I definitely would pay attention to key macroeconomic stats such as population growth, job growth, and where companies are moving/developing.

Old post but I figure I would comment here... my Company, Maven Cost Segregation has done studies on projects like this.

Better if the company has a lot of info in writing that you can absorb to minimize this.

We can close on $50,000 to $50M (note a company doing multimillion dollar deals is not doing $50k deals)

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

Next to impossible without a property management company or a ton of experience in rehabs.

Key items to rehab on the second home to bring the property value up for the refi, determining which lenders/servicing companies will be favorable, Identifying good properties to invest in altogether.

Quote from @Nick Am: @Brett SynickyAnswers and thoughts below in Bold--> I am trying to setup a management company (LLC-B) and charge LLC-A management fees.

Steadily has their own product (with multiple writing companies) and then they offer policies through other carriers just as an independent agency would.