I manage around 400 rentals with 14 years of experience and have never been sued once.

@Anthony Zotto - By the way you ask the question I assume you're going to self manage the property instead of using a property manager.

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Rentrange uses data from large property management companies just like mine.

I was thinking this might work on my property in Redding and can be adapted to a shared housing project for seniors (though I'd want rooms large enough for bed, bath and seating area)  It's my understanding that it is considered a SFR with seperated bedrooms as far as planning.

Interview the team rehabbing and managing the home on your behalf.

I worked exclusively in STVR property management on the island and currently work in long-term property management servicing the West Metro (Minneapolis).

Our company helps investors with property management services as well as helps them find turnkey investments here in Little Rock and in Memphis. 

Do you think purchasing a property in Philadelphia, PA, and managing it remotely from Westchester, NY (Roughly 2-2.5 hours away) with the help of a local handyman would be too much of a stretch?

The price-to-rent ratios are generally unfavorable, and a shortage of skilled tradespeople and reliable property management can hinder the success of buy-and-hold rental investments.