The specifics of your situation will determine where you might need to fall on that spectrum of holding period.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Have you explored specific neighborhoods yet?

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

There are a few specific area we target in Sacramento depending on your goals.

I don't know anything specific about the Cincy market (and what the type of neighborhood this one is in - (A, B, C, etc.), but I've been told it's very similar to where I live in St.

Without know more specifics, I'd suggest selling what you have now and investing in properties closer to where you live (and pursue 1031 exchanges).

You have to do some work to create real estate specific "Classes" and expense accounts for QB.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

My background other than Real Estate is in Engineering, specifically Manufacturing Engineering.