The state assistance program centered mostly around the tenant showing need.  

In general if sellers are looking for a larger down payment we try to introduce them to local credit unions or lenders that can utilize compensating factors for qualifying on more favorable long term financing solutions. 

Managing it yourself - You or your team collect the rent, deal with local contractors for repairs, in essence hands on 2. 

I'm a local investor and agent in NJ.

House hack locally

I run a call center for Real Estate so always curious how other folks are doing.

La Crosse is a great place to start investing with 4 local colleges, 3 major hospitals, and several large companies there is a high demand for rentals.

I reached out to local attorney for LLC, rental law etc and they only take cash or check as a retainer and payment. 

Research rates for a payroll service for your employee that can handle your federal state and local employment taxes / calculations Know your federal state local and county tax requirements as well as whether you must have workman's comp for the person or not.

A local builder overextended himself and he needs to unload a brand new SFH in order to finish his other projects, multi family houses that he intends to keep for rentals.