<<< Correct, that is exactly what I am referring THIS IS your tradeoff most of the time when using turnkey companies AND WILL CONTINUE to be your tradeoff even when using a realtor IF YOU DON'T VERIFY YOUR NUMBERS. 

I use the lease feature from Rocket Lawyer as it's part of my tools stack from Baselane - my banking/bookkeeping/tenant management platform.

You could certainly invest in other markets (that are not your primary residence), but you just are not allowed to use your VA loan entitlement.Happy to connect and continue to learn about real estate investing opportunities together!

There are no write-offs for decpreciation, no continuous rent payments and so on.I appreciate your reply. 

I will continue to expand, and I will continue this path that so far has been successful.

@Christian Hwangjust curious - if what you're doing is working, why not continue doing it?

I think as people are able to choose to work places that have better weather places like Cleavland will continue to decline.

With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.21Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers

I have been investing in trust deeds for over a decade and will continue to do so because I believe this is one of the best ways to invest your retirement funds.

From my view, neither property type (with the right features) suffers from the same potential downside appraisal risk as converting SFR or duplex.