To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Even with the reduced rates, my cash flow is poor for my equity position (i would still be cash flow negative at today’s rates).  

I have San Diego properties purchased with good timing and properties purchased with poor timing.  

But Lo and Behold, you will have state regulators and prosecutors, coming after you, painting you as a Devil incarnate to make some headlines and parade themselves as protectors of poor home owners, who are set up and guaranteed to lose their homes when they have no options to reinstate the loan a day before auction. 

Then split bottom line 50/50 with the partner (individual) after all other expenses are paid.

.- nationally, the highest rent to value ratios are in areas with poor rent growth and poor appreciation.  

How much time / cash / other are each individual expected to contribute?

I prefer individualized service myself.  

The human race has historically been poor at predicting future, so it's wise to prepare for multiple scenarios.Mortgage rates in 2025 may decrease slightly if inflation stabilizes and the Federal Reserve eases rates, though they are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic lows.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!