I also have a close connection with an experienced developer and is willing to help mentor/guide me through looking at homes and answering my questions. 

This is helpful.

Can you DM me the address if you are comfortable sharing, or at least the town it is in, and I may be able to assist or help point you in the right direction. 

It shows you're committed to growing your investment, and that’s exactly what a good property manager (PM) should be helping you with—they are stewards of your hard-earned money.I would suggest approaching the conversation like this: “Hey, I’ve noticed that maintenance expenses this past quarter seem a bit higher than usual.

When it comes to foreclosure info broken down by state, I have found this site to be helpful: https://www.realtytrac.com/rea...As for licensing info, the NMLS is probably your best starting point. 

We have been using Rentometer for many years and have enjoyed the statistical analysis that helps us to determine where we should price our rentals when we go to market.

Hope this helps!

After that, the LLC could potentially gift or sell the property to you, which would likely trigger capital gains taxes.Another option could be to transfer ownership gradually through gifting shares of the LLC to you over time, which may help minimize tax impacts.

I'd be happy to chat more about how we can help you achieve your goal. 

They responded just as you indicated @Ryan Murdock that it helps to cover the costs of them collecting the late rent.