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I can do title research on my own, I've dealt with property management companies, and I've dealt with all kinds of real estate related litigation (adverse possession, title defects, foreclosures, HOA disputes, evictions, to name a few).

You are going to want to find some good wholesalers in your area that can help you find distressed properties, or network/cold call some home/duplex owners in your area to see if you can find a discounted distressed properties, use the heloc to get hard money loan.  

It looks like this particular investor preferred the low level price point and the risks that come along with it even though he was buying from a company who could offer him both types of investments on the complete opposite side of the risk spectrum.

You will get killed on the C and D properties which are usually the majority of most properties handled by a metro PM company. 

On the REIT side - When these investments go underwater, often the sponsor company will freeze or drastically reduce redemptions.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire. 

I own a mortgage company and know PennyMac. 

I'd also recommend you have a good relationship with an investor-focused Realtor that can connect you with a solid Property Management company, etc. 

@Jon Ankenbauer you won't be able to keep the land separate from any future construction loan.