Unfortunately 10 units proved to be too much for my property manager at the time to handle, (a mix of them being bad at their job and also that they were just shady) which slowed me down and I had to do some damage control before buying more.But the mix of different strategies and partnerships for financing taught me a ton and helped me learn firsthand how they work, so I don't regret a thing!

This allows me to control the end result, while keeping the project moving.

It's the same principle you would practice with a mutual fund: it continues to grow (hopefully) and you pay a tithe from the prophets received at the time the profits are received.I am not strict about this by any means, for myself or others.. what other people give is not my business and I do not believe in people giving under compulsion.

@Lena CastellanoTo prepare for your first real estate purchase next year, explore house hacking options, research rental regulations, network with contractors and investors, practice deal analysis, join local REI groups, and connect with agents.

I'm looking to dive in and learn so I've been just trying to practice underwriting lots of deal as best as I can to calculate the cash on cash returns and DSCR ratios.Thank you to all who answer!

It’s also a great way to leverage your investment for future projects.If you’re planning to continue with more BRRR projects, consider refining your vendor selection process to increase efficiency and cost control, and ensure your financing is set up to maximize your next deals.If you need any advice on financing strategies for future deals or optimizing STR income, I’d be happy to help!

Perhaps hire the PM as a second set of eyes for quality control but that should be in addition to the GC you should hire from day one. 

Or if you all can share some best practices for new partnerships?

For example, an experienced general contractor who does significant remodels of nicer homes might choose to go into house flipping because their practical experience is directly applicable.

The state doesn’t have rent control laws, but landlords are prohibited from collecting more than one month’s rent for security deposits.