I'm confident that many private money lenders on here would love to help you, and I would be happy to assist you as well.

They are doing it because the lender is requiring them to, so might as well spin it into conservatism and positive messaging.But at the end of the day, the bigger tell to me, as I am learning the hard way, is fees.  

I have properties in 5 of these areas and do quite well.

We have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful, well established STR in an up and coming market.

Hello Bigger Pockets Family, I’m looking to invest in real estate as well as start my own property management company I have my LLC already .

@Dan Gongora hey Dan hope all is well!

I always check Redfin and Realtor as well, to see which has the more current info for each property.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

I am meeting with an agent as well next week, but i think getting an input from other investors would be great as well.

Equity plays can turn into better deals down the line with lower interest rates and a refi, with rent appreciation - where you can raise your rents because they may currently be lower than market, and with market appreciation - where the entire rental market moves upwards in rents.But you want to take a serious look at your challenges there... because there can be many - especially if you are a limited funds investor.Equity plays really only work well when you have enough income where you can cover the unexpected.