The info is very helpful 

In addition, we're forced to pay ~1k/ month to help pay for the CAM upgrade fees. 

I also have a close connection with an experienced developer and is willing to help mentor/guide me through looking at homes and answering my questions. 

Thanks for the help

A renter can help you save on carrying costs when the market softens.

This is helpful.

It shows you're committed to growing your investment, and that’s exactly what a good property manager (PM) should be helping you with—they are stewards of your hard-earned money.I would suggest approaching the conversation like this: “Hey, I’ve noticed that maintenance expenses this past quarter seem a bit higher than usual.

Thanks,Hey Joel,If you are tight on PITI, then I usually recommend looking into an interest only loan, maybe on a 5-10 year IO plan, to lower your payment and see if you can squeeze it in.Plus, rates are starting to dip a little bit, so it makes it a little more doable, especially if you just do a rate and term refinance to help keep your rate lower.

Can you DM me the address if you are comfortable sharing, or at least the town it is in, and I may be able to assist or help point you in the right direction. 

When it comes to foreclosure info broken down by state, I have found this site to be helpful: https://www.realtytrac.com/rea...As for licensing info, the NMLS is probably your best starting point.