@TammyStarksWelcome and I'm pretty much like you with the 'hands on' attitude and think that's what I need to do.

Am I correct in my defeatist attitude?

I also had a humble, "teach me" attitude towards things which helped.Good luck and I look forward to reading about your first investment!

Interesting to see how my attitude, perception of investing, and confidence has changedalso, if anyone else happens to stumble across this post this is proof that biggerpockets works. as of today I have 8 SFR and a 24 units MF.

Just as nearly any new home builder with a halfway decent reputation uses their name to advertise their homes, I would like to have a name to advertise mine that will hopefully create some extra value for my projects and make them easier to sell.I came to the conclusion that a brand name would be a good idea mainly from hearing of or getting hints at buyers attitudes towards flip projects, which I generally consider to be somewhat negative.

You would be surprised how many people will accept a prevailing attitude or practice to be the law or "the way it works."

Sounds like you have a great attitude.

Honest buyers (there are many) have the attitude that if the numbers are what I'm looking for, then I don't care what you get out of finding the deal.

I love the attitude that everybody has about helping others without being snarky.  

I don't see how you could take your obligations as landlord seriously with an attitude like that.