The best place to start is with a spreadsheet that has every every cost itemized. 

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

Let's say it's $100 a month and the cost to install a fence is $3,000.

If they don't show up, projects get very delayed and become unprofitable, even costly.

The concept makes a lot of sense but paying $700 a month to network is quite the cost/commitment.

But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

The forms are online, and it costs $100 per filing. 

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

The key is making sure the deal’s numbers work, your profit should justify the higher cost of capital. 

It is going to cost more than you expect, and you'll have that "Oh, crap!