What I really like about it is that it's a banking and bookkeeping platform that also allows me to manage my tenants.

Self-managing a rental property can lead to a variety of issues for inexperienced landlords, especially if they reside in a different state then the rental property.

The answer is ''you'' make self- assessment or study something related in what you achieve

If you did a lot for that property for one LLC, maybe talk with PennyMac's manager (this might be just something to escalate to someone else). 

If you want to remote investment and / or turnkey, be sure you vet your providers and management companies thoroughly.

A sign must be posted on the interior relating various information required by the city.

Quote from @Nathan Fisher: It's all relative cash flow wise, and there's reasons why we're a cheaper market.

Landlording from a distance should be done with local property management.

From personal experience, MLS deals are much less lucrative given their higher price points (typically).With respect to financing, you can talk to any of the hard money lenders on this site for different financing programs they offer (some are tighter with someone who has not yet executed a flip), you can take equity out on existing properties you have, you can use private loan from a friend or relative.

I am looking for a property in a good but relatively affordable neighborhoods like Crown Points.