For what it's worth, I went through 5 different property managers in 2 different markets (one local, one out of state) over a period of 5 years, before deciding I would self-manage everything across both geographies beginning last year.

We have spent the last several years reading (rich dad poor dad, total money makeover, etc.), listening to bigger pockets and other podcasts, and learning about real estate.

It has lost about 10% of its population in the last 15 years. 

Companies typically last only ten years on average.

The credit thing should not be an issue for many DSCR folks like myself. 80% ltv may be an option, but,I have seldom found the tradeoff in cost/rate to be worth it in the last 12 months. 0% origination is possible, but, as others have said compensation is received in one fashion or another (higher rate, processing fee, etc.).

I can't remember the last time I read a forum post about an actual transaction...the posts are almost all about "the market".

This last tenant left a bunch of holes in just about every single wall in the entire apartments.

I feel like starting this now and being able to live in it for a year while I work, and then being able to rent out my side of the unit after I leave to go back for my last year of college.

I just had an introductory call with someone last week and am considering it.

Today I had a new situation and obviously can't advise on tax/legal matters, but hoping to get some insight from the community.Managing a property for a client who divorced her domestic partner last year.