Unfortunately, like most things, if your first foray into anything new goes poorly, you are likely to label everything about that thing as bad.But back to your REIT comments: while I do acknowledge both the strengths (generally more robust companies, highly liquid, lower risk investments and overall structure), there are some trade-offs.  

Robust remote management tools and a dependable local personnel are frequently necessary.3.

I view our Insurance agent as a strategic team member--anytime we start to get serious about a deal they will run reports, even help us pull comps and get creative about what the right coverage is. 

Charleston has a very robust investor community.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

In fact, I've changed basically nothing from the strategy I've been running there since 2019.That said, I'm strategically picking properties in strong C Class areas that have potential to transition quickly to B areas.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

I generally recommend a balanced approach: prioritize a solid foundation by paying down some principal while strategically acquiring new properties using savings and cash flow.

The folks I know who work with them seem happy, but I know you have to pay for their strategic planning before they will onboard you as a client.