I’m also the founder/owner of Sabino Properties, a boots-on-the-ground services provider in Dothan, AL and the Wiregrass.  

This is a great website that should definitely be utilized.Electronic Locks / Lockbox - Day 1, I have a handyman set up electronic locks on the front and back of the property and set up a lockbox on the premises for contractors.Welcome Letter - Day 1, I provide the welcome letter going over the new ownership and any other applicable information.These should be a good starting point. 

I use this as a starting point before doing my own research on the main platforms and/or my own data.As for CoC return - 12-15% is relatively easy to attain here in Tampa. 

I'm seeking advice on my current situation and the best route for achieving my real estate goals.For context, I'm 23 years old, living in Providence, RI, with the aim of owning 5 rental units and my own home in the next 10 years.

I really appreciate all the information you provided.

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Hi @Joseph O'Sullivan, happy to connect and share my lending resources with you to help provide some guidance in your real estate journey! 

I also added the new appliances I have provided, if there are any issues it's the tenants responsibility to fix.

House Hacking provides significant financial benefits through appreciation, loan paydown, rental income, and tax savings.

This will reduce your turn times allowing you to scale much quicker... not to mention reduce the unknow variables that come from having to wait for longer seasoning periods.The main benefit I see with a DSCR Loan is you don’t have to provide your tax returns and provide the documentation on all your other properties.