I'm an avid reader of BP but I'm also a self-taught investor like many of us here, barely 3 yrs deep into REI, so I'm certain blunders abound.

It is a first-time dive into the rental space, as it is a starter home my wife and I purchased and have been fortunate to be in a place that we don't particularly need to sell.

I do realize that I did not dig deep before hiring the PMC from the beginning.

If you have a few rentals under your belt out of state and are familiar with how your team operates then I would dive into doing some value add deals as long as it's not down to the studs. 

I'm new to BP and trying to build a team as I dive into more frequent and long-term profitable REI.I've been doing SFH rentals over the last 15-18 years, but it's all been very traditionally financed (ho hum, 30 yr fixed) and as such has limited my ability to invest more frequently, and grow a portfolio.I'm here to learn how to use more creative financing strategies (private money lending, Sub-to, seller financing) to acquire 2-3 units (duplexes, tri) and 5+ multifamily properties. 

However, after a successful first wholesale deal, I realized wholesaling wasn't the right fit for me and I took a break from real estate to explore other opportunities.I'm now excited to dive back into real estate investing and am eager to network with other investors and real estate professionals in the area.

If you can negotiate directly with the seller to finance the entire deal, you can avoid that step and secure more favorable terms from the beginning.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to dive deeper into this, as it’s a strategy I’ve used many times to create successful outcomes for both buyers and sellers in multifamily investments.

@Brian Burke Brian has some very deep experience in the space in good times and bad.

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Here are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re hiring:Experience and Local Knowledge:You want someone who not only knows the ins and outs of managing properties but also has deep knowledge of your local market.