Id go right into looking at local credit unions and small community banks for HELOCs (lines of credit) so you can have a lower blended rate and draw/payback as you please.For the 3F - Since this is free and clear, you would only be looking at 1st position options here in the world of financing.

If you are single, look for uneven multis where you can live in a small unit and rent out the bigger one (e.g. - 1/1 and a 3/2 instead of 2/1 and 2/1)2.

Of course it needed some extra turnover work--landscaping, above ground pool removal, cleaning, trash removal, paint and other small amounts of wear and tear. 

Agents who generally take on small portfolios to manage are only doing so because they're not great agents to begin with.First thing first, I would consider either driving by the properties or contacting the tenants and asking them if they know what's going on with the agent.

There software can tract really small differences in what's presented and what it should be.

Start small, refine your process, and use your network to connect with local investors and seasoned professionals for guidance.Good luck!

Small world. 

For instance, if it's a small portion and you indicated during initial intake/application that electrical is updated they wouldn't have any way of knowing. 

The best deal I can find today is one that you buy cash, invest a rehab and when you pull out 75% of your ARV you leave maybe a small amount of money in the deal and you break even (BEFORE DISCOUNTING FOR VACANCY, REPAIRS, etc) Yes that means you leave like 10-25k in the deal and your payment becomes $3000/m and your rent is $3000 a month or slightly less.This is for my local market and for Class B or higher RE. 

Start by setting one small, actionable goal this week—like researching your local market or reaching out to a real estate agent.