One of the most common struggles for aspiring fund managers -- current cash flow.Many fund managers are struggling in the short term to produce cash flow for their business.In a typical structure, fund managers (specifically referring to folks who leverage SPVs to invest into specific deals or funds) -- may earn 1-2% upfront as an acquisition fee and earn the rest of their compensation in a profit sharing split once the preferred return to investors is achieved.

If you do find a company that manages by the room, they typically charge a higher management fee.

I typically allow it.   

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

You can argue that the property is worth less than the back taxes.There are properties that no one wants to bid on at the tax lien sale.  

For example, travel nurses typically work long hours and are often night shift workers, meaning they need to sleep during the day.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

@Erwin McClain many investors want to do this for the extra income, but PMCs do NOT want to do it because those same investors won't pay enough to make it worth all the extra challenges.

About 6 months worth of cash flow was negated by the upgrades.

Many of the neighborhoods are still worth the investment, though they do struggle with seasonality.What specific ZIP code are you considering?