The actual war in this battle is between tech company vs MLS/brokerage.Tech company want to disturb the whole NAR/MLS monopoly that no longer relevant in 2024.

Alternatively, you could open unsecured business credit lines and cards to tap for short-term use to cover down payments and closing costs (there's a company that specializes in helping real estate investors do this).

If you can get in contact with some local PM companies or realtors, that can just chat about the area that would help you out a lot!  

Obviously I'm digging up an old thread but would you mind PM'ing the name / company you use for property management (or just posting it in this thread)?  

I recomend doing a web search on them in terms of their company and work social accounts.

The PM company charges a fee equal to first months rent for this lease only service.

My Mom experiences this running her small biz painting company.

I'll play devil's advocate, at that price you might as well invest in multifamily units. 3-4 unit properties are selling in the low $200K and with an average rent of $700/unit, you get better cash flow and spread out risk (1/3 units vacant versus the house 100% vacant.)You do your inspections and make necessary improvements upfront to offset the risks with buying a "used" property instead of brand new construction.Alternatively, how much of a price difference between new construction and a remodeled home?

Talk to a local title company and see if they have a public facing website where you can look up properties. 2.

Hey BP,   I used PCS recently to open my holding company and LLC last week.