A consoldiation exchange is frequently used where an investor will sell several smaller properties and 1031 exchange them into a larger MF property. 

As an owner you're allowed to manage your own properties.  

Ground-up construction is 10x easier than remodeling an old house.

In Texas an unpaid sub can put a lien on a property, sometimes as late as 4 months after the project finishes? 

My office scans them and uploads them to an owner portal where they are accessible forever.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.We purchased a property that had a standing farm house already, so as we moved into it we began renovations on the adjacent Amish cabin.We finished it out and listed it as an Airbnb to much success, with less than 5k in refinishing costs.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

JamesGetting around the 25% down for an investment loan can be tricky, but there are a few options.

It's tough to compete with that as an investor.

The property manager is one of the most important parts of your real estate investing team, if not the most important, especially for an out of town landlord.You definitely have to manage the property manager and it can be an expensive lesson if your property manager is not performing.

I am an investor, flipper, and property management company owner so I have a lot of experience.