The seller (also a local agent that sold his home himself) disclosed there was a roof leak and was fixed in July 2023.

In general if sellers are looking for a larger down payment we try to introduce them to local credit unions or lenders that can utilize compensating factors for qualifying on more favorable long term financing solutions. 

Managing it yourself - You or your team collect the rent, deal with local contractors for repairs, in essence hands on 2. 

I'm a local investor and agent in NJ.

La Crosse is a great place to start investing with 4 local colleges, 3 major hospitals, and several large companies there is a high demand for rentals.

House hack locally

I reached out to local attorney for LLC, rental law etc and they only take cash or check as a retainer and payment. 

A local builder overextended himself and he needs to unload a brand new SFH in order to finish his other projects, multi family houses that he intends to keep for rentals.  

I'd suggest talking to a few local lenders in the area.

Also I hope to engage with investors to explore opportunities in my local market and beyond.