This is very desirable since you can comfortably live with a girlfriend/dog/whatever, and not lose comfort.Buying a SFH, building rooms, renting every room and sharing your room will almost certainly cashflow in most markets (outside of VHCOL cities).

3,6,9 months….it all depends on your personal comfort and if you want the risk of running low of cash and risk of loosing/damaging your property.

Lenders will be vocal about their comfort level with issuing a loan when there are multiple properties owned through a single LLC, particularly if the portfolio is financed through multiple lenders and that threshold can vary depending on each lenders internal standards.

Get out of your comfort zone.

I got one today at the store in queen size for $12.99, the king size is $14.99These are reminiscent of the Charisma/Berkshire comforter that I have been using for the last 7 years in the lake house as well as at home.I will say that these new ones are more of a thin blanket rather than a thicker comforter.

It’s all up to the level of risk you want to take and your comfort level.

If you're not comfortable with the process, spend some time finding a qualified attorney who can handle it for you. 

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Is that enough spread to be comfortable? 

Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.