You can quickly see why looking at this graph - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/buying-vs-renting-house-in-...You can see how in 2015 the average mortgage was cheaper than the average rent, so it was easier to make the math work with light value add and just buying single family homes.

Granted there is a cost in hiring an agent, Having someone analyze each deal with localized knowledge is worth its weight in gold.

I spoke to her and they were going to do a light remodel (barely lipstick on a pig) and start renting the place. 

I provide short term rental furnishing and renovation finish list that includes paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets etc.

Recent discussions in Bloomberg and the Yale Law Journal shed light on the challenges posed by traditional zoning regulations and offer insights into potential reforms that could benefit co-living arrangements.Zoning Laws and the Definition of FamilyTraditional zoning laws often define "family" in narrow terms, typically limiting residential occupancy to individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

For experienced investors who have done 5+ similar rehab projects, I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab on light 1-4 unit rehabs. 

Expect significant renovation, so having a reliable renovation crew is worth its weight in gold.

Or the always popular, “My tenant moved out and stole my washer, dryer, water heater and light fixtures!!!” 

Instead of just writing "property maintenance," note activities like "installed new light fixtures" or "deep cleaned kitchen for guest turnover."

Finally, I used the Thumbtack app, and I made more progress in six days than I did in the past 75 days on painting, flooring, lighting install, HVAC repairs.I currently use apartments.com for my automatic rent collection, so that system is helpful.