Meanwhile hardly any emphasis is placed on the loan administration and even more importantly the relationship component of lending.Far too many investors, particularly those just starting out, are being conditioned to seek out the “easy” lending choice rather than invest time and energy required to cultivate meaningful relationships with lenders who truly value the borrower/lender relationship and are interested in assisting you grow.

Is it the high upfront costs, finding a reliable lender, or something else entirely?

This was the ideal value add situation, where I didn't have to change much on the layout.. mostly just design.

Thanks for taking the time to provide your input @Nicholas L.

Can we just agree that a PM is not a fix all and can in many cases make things worse with a high monthly fee?

I'm considering purchasing the house to bring up the neighborhood, my own property value and just get rid of the eyesore.  

That's not going to provide the solutions these over leveraged deals need to solve their problems. 

Regarding rising and falling, similar that most major real estate websites/magazines provide this information.

This is the most complicated piece because you are essentially the mortgage originator (which might run into licensing concerns depending on how many times you do this and your state), and you need to make sure the person who is buying is a good borrower.3) close with a title company or lawyer (state dependent) who knows how to deal with this type of transaction4) set up an account with a servicer to collect the money from the borrower (not required, but highly recommended from note buyers)5) collect payments

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.