But one thing is for certain - if it's off-market, you have a much greater probability of getting to the the desired purchase % you are after.

We recently came upon a small property and are seriously thinking about purchasing our first rental!

You purchased six properties, and we have to assume, based on your post, that you purchased and renovated them for below a current market value. 

This growth typically drives significant appreciation, which is the key to making this strategy work.For example:Let’s say you purchase a property for $300,000 with 25% down in a market with an 8% annual appreciation rate.

I am under contract to purchase a Quadplex.

They have larger offices with more agents to network and learn from, training meetings, etc. 

I just purchased my first duplex (only SFHs in my portfolio so far) and it doesn't have the gas/water split.

Im looking at purchasing a duplex in middletown, Ohio.

It keeps everyone on the same page.3) The downside of using a PM who has their own maintenance company is that you might end up with larger bills as it is a profit center for them.

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA.