When you start to get into larger properties, it can begin to make sense. 

Larger brokerages sometimes are in need of administrative work, which could earn you a steady income while also getting exposure to the field. 

However, in addition to QC efforts it has saved money, and I will use the following example:A woman checks in with 2 small dogs claimed and paid for. 

We purchased a much larger duplex and went from a 2/2 to a 4/2.

It's stopping me from scaling to a much larger portfolio leveraged versus a smaller paid off portfolio.  

So you are not bound to "bird dog" for them. 

If the latter you may just be an independent “bird dog” for a wholesaler competing with everyone else. 

As your deals get larger, especially when they are bigger than the equity in your home, a fix-and-flip loan may be worth considering.I'm happy to share my experience as an investor and as a lender.

@Kenny BaoTypically, larger properties are sourced through brokers.

Without accounting for management fees (I have not yet decided if I will try to self manage), and with planning to raise rents to typical market of $825 for each of the smaller units, and $1200 for the larger unit, does this seem like a worthy first investment?