Starting small is okay; it's all about gaining experience and building from there.Networking is also super valuable, so get involved in local groups or forums (other than BiggerPockets).

This article makes some very strange assumptions.

And, they still have questions and need help with certain scenarios every now and then.Bottom line: VAs can be very valuable but need to be properly trained and preferably come with experience like any other hire.Hope this helps!

Hi Nico,Thank you for your post, You mentioned that hiring a few virtual assistants (VAs) to cold call has been effective, and that text messaging is also performing decently,I specialize in identifying and revitalizing unique properties—those that are not typical, for example, I recently spotted a triangle-shaped property that has the potential to be transformed into something beautiful and valuable, either for living or resale, Could you please share your approach and any guidance you might have on the process of using virtual assistants (VAs) to cold call and the text messaging strategies that have been effective for you?

This will allow you to gain valuable experience without overwhelming yourself.Understand the Market: Take the time to research the Houston market thoroughly.

It wasn’t a huge payday—$5,000—but what I gained from the experience was far more valuable than the check.It started when I got a lead from an older woman who owned a house in New Hampshire but lived in Maine.

It was published last year in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00950...  

This sounds like a different situation than a "BRRRR" strategy refinance question - however, this article published here on BP last year goes through a lot of the different refinance options on the market for investment properties.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

While we don't have a crystal ball, most would agree that all things being equal, the property in Southern Florida will be more valuable than a quadplex in Huntsville, Alabama, ten years from now. 

If I could do things over again, I would likely manage things manually.I could see software being valuable as you increase your number of doors, but for a small number, it doesn't seem worth it if you're reasonably organized.