There are conflicts of interest with the buying agent wanting to close, the selling agent wanting to close, the property manager wanting new business etc.

I talked to 2 property management companies who I should rent the house out to one tenant/one household (e.g a couple or family).

Using a 3rd party out of town manager when you live next door. . ..

What is the best rental management software for someone with less than 10 units spread out between single family and small multifam?

Do you prefer managing your properties or hiring a manager? 

I don't really need property management software as I have a PM.

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

The financial solution can be self management or a full time manager. 

I promise not to disclose this incentive to you.Then the syndicator will generate a 2.5% fee for buying a building, charge you 2.5% for managing the asset, another 2.5% to sell or refinance it. the GP LP carried interest split will be 70/30 on the huge pile of money we will make.

While I don't own a brokerage, I have been managing a team of RE agents for over 5 years.