You may want to try hiring a local handyman that you can email jobs to do and speak with 1-2 times weekly, meet 1-2 times monthly.Most will put on a good show for a few months then either get lazy and cut corners or start raising prices.

Hey James, I would start by getting that LTR into an LLC and for all future properties, just having an LLC and insurance.

The data should start showing soon.

I'm going to start sending out a lot of marketing in the triangle and am looking for investors that are experienced in the area that can be my boots on the ground.

Cost segregation allows you to accelerate depreciation on certain parts of the property, leading to significant tax savings in the early years.Make sure you meet the material participation requirements.

In other words, have your ducks in a row for the refinance (usually 2-3 weeks for a DSCR cash out refi) and then start shopping.

From my experience, starting with long-term rental properties is a smart move, especially for those looking to build wealth steadily over time.

I'd start by googling "malibu permit expediter" and talk to one of those companies about doing what you're doing.

Starts around 6:00.

That will save you a lot in the long run.