I use Hard Money Lenders (HML) being that I am self-employed. 

This is my first deal by the way.Current concerns:  Duplex is on sewer and septic, property is right at an hour from my personal residence, I plan to self-manage for now to learn.The current leases are 532 and 596 (non-section 8) through March and April respectively and are below FMR which I'm seeing in the 800 range with a few cosmetic upgrades. 

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You can usually google "[city] short term rental laws" and the city or county website will pull up to let you know what restrictions/requirements are in place.As for managing, see if you can self-manage first.

I spend ALOT of time behind the steering wheel. What are some good audio books or YouTube accounts that can help with my real estate education ( history of real estate, markets trends, taxes, LLCs.  Or psychological ...

I want to start a rental property company but would like it to be self sustaining.

Another vote for self managing.

Some context…Small multi-family building (4 units) self managed.

My partner and I are newbies to the real estate investing world and we are just starting to do our research and self education.

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