Two decades of experience in residential construction - started as a civil engineer with a sustainability background as a residential home energy rater.

@Jonathan Justiniano I would recommend option 1 if you don't have a reliable GC lined up.

@Cara Kennedy Thank you for the great words Cara.Looking forward to it,just getting my license I'm so ready to put my energy into this can't wait!!

Do your research, find reliable vendors, pick a good market, have a clearly defined strategy and you can make it work. 

Made the house far more attractive to high quality renters and dramatically increased the reliability and reduced maintenance costs of the property.

Made the house far more attractive to high quality renters and dramatically increased the reliability and reduced maintenance costs of the property.

I would love some assistance locating boots on the ground (ie) an Attorney, property Manager, Inspector, a Commercial Lender that can get me into permanent financing, lastly I will need a few reliable Contractors.

I was renting it out to family...but they werent reliable with paying rent even tho I gave them a HUGE discount.They are leaving and I will be renting to a new tenant...once I find and pick one.I'm curious about possible future purchases.

You will spend the same amount of time energy and effort on a single-family home as 100 unit building or a commercial property.

-Comprehensive Marketing and Advertising-Owner Deposit- No Delay Fund deposit to owner-Schedule Rent Increases-Recommend market rate rent cost-Strict tenant Screening & Selection-Monthly record Keeping/Statement-Cost-Effective and Reliable maintenance -Lease Law Compliance -Regular “Common Area” Inspection-24 Hour Online Access To Parking-Rent Collection-Lease Renewal (3 month notice)-New Tenant 60 day Inspection-Handle all tenant calls, emails, and texts-Owner Communication -Property up keeping including lawn care