Consider building a network of local contractors and service providers who can assist with property maintenance.

You'll see some familiar names thrown around a lot: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I think you should search for each app online and see what they offer, how much they charge, etc.

)  - 60K in cash for downpayment +more for renovations- Strong local connections with contractors of all trades - Ability to get building materials at cost through family/business connections- Have a strong eye for style and design (Tends to lean on the high end of things as that is my business)  - 750+ Credit.

If you have any doubts on the numbers, I would connect with a local expert like @Josh Green. 

I plan to hand write the letter to keep it personable and local.

One option is to have a local attorney there be the agent. 

I would connect with a local realtor to get some opinions 

Would love to catch up one day to discuss the local market. 

Sarah, I am a small local direct lender in the Houston area.

Both are local investor associations with plenty of vendor members that are local to us.