The last thing you want is to inadvertently overlook or forget crucial details, potentially leading to complications down the road.

I help multiple individuals close on a multifamily property on a monthly basis and just had one close last week for a new house hacking first time buyer purchase a duplex.   

It will not make its potential with you living in one of the units so take that into account.

Two potential challenges:1) Finding someone with ALL the necessary expertise2) Finding someone that has enough time or can work efficiently to maintain your list

Whereas, Iowa City isn't growing quite as much, is very saturated with rentals, and people go there for college so potential for high turn over.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

If you enter a true partnership with this GC, you will be splitting not only potential profits but also potential losses.

My plan is to D4D or pull list from county and begin marketing on a small scale but with a buyers mindset (whatever doesn't meet my criteria, ill whole sale) I am a little lost or should I say would like to get investor opinions on my plan and gain some insights from you all.I don't know much about financing or rehab I have never done it and it feels intimidating while supporting a family

Landlords should go back to doing their background search and asking questions of potential renters.

I need some advice on the following situation.I am sorry for asking such a basic question, but unfortunately, I am still new to this and never dealt with this type of scenario before.I have a single family home that is part of an HOA.My main goal is to protect the asset and avoid any potential financial loss as much as possible.The current lease agreement states that the tenants are responsible for mowing the grass.They are also responsible for paying any HOA fines, etcUnfortunately after multiple attempts to get through to them to cut the grass, the grass was never cut and the yard is getting worst and worst.They also refuse to turn on the sprinkler system which is causing the grass to slowly die.