here's what i personally am doing.  2 things.1. i will BRRRR something that breaks even on rent IF i can force a huge gain in equity.  2. i'm looking for seller finance deals. 

I do it from a beach, you need a team, get off the internet, don't read, don't learn, don't do research, just call my team, happy to assist"

What would you do in this situation, is there some course of action to take other than just waiting for them to answer (which at this point I am not even sure if the lights are still on or they're just ignoring us) Thanks for the help!!

There are very workable cash out refinances and helocs that are surprisingly easy to qualify for even on investment properties.

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

Of course, if you put the power in your name, you cannot turn off the power per F.S. 83.67 even if they don't pay.

@James Martin - Have you considered working with a dedicated virtual assistant who can learn your processes and provide general admin support? 

Hi Ryan,Look at the leasing agreement and see if his name is even on the lease.

Whether you're an experienced lender or someone with valuable insights to offer, your contribution would be immensely valuable to me and others who may be considering a similar path.Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Personally, I believe there are much better ways to invest in RE, even with limited knowledge or bandwidth.