2) What their tenant retention % is for like properties. 3) Rates, whats it going to cost.

It is really important for us to keep the units booked to cover the monthly overhead (higher monthly rates to cover the 4th unit not being rented). 

You can also ask for a 'Seller Credit" which helps cover closing costs or buy the rate down if you come in high enough on the purchase offer.

I found a company with Airbnb trained VAs for $150 per listing per month (and price decreases with more listings). 

@Mohammad Al-hadad investor expectations have been skewed by the last 5 years of low interest rates and artificially low prices.10+ years ago, most investors focused on Class B and C properties, not Class A.Reason: hard to get Class A properties to cashflow!

One thing to look at in detail is the advertised cap rate and advertised NOI.

Unfortunately many turnkey companies will inflate the estimated rental rate to help drive sales.

. $140 equity in our primary residence that we’d be open to getting a HELOC on (would love feedback on if people recommend this or not).Given our limited available resources for down payment, high home prices, and higher interest rates, is now a bad time for first time investors to enter the market?

I would warn to be wary of choosing the lowest monthly rate, that is often a huge trap. 

With rates at this level I an not sure places will cash flow at 80% loan value.