I'm primarily focused on scaling, so I make sure I have some reserves for the rocky times and work to make sure my portfolio is cash flow positive. 

Hi BP, would like to hear feedback from all you folks in or near the Kansas City area,Currently I'm looking for a software to help me generate leads, but there's so many of them to choose from, I don't know which is best suited for my area.

We still find deals here that meet the 1% rule, positive cash flowing, and have tons of potential for appreciation.

An entity that operates hundreds or thousands of apartment units has far less concentration risk than an owner of a few rental homes, whose tenants may all be impacted by COVID-19.Do you think Portland’s ten-year trend of positive economic growth for landlords will continue, or will it flatten out, possibly even declining in the wake of COVID-19?

If you can find a lender willing to give you a 2nd mortgage it would be at a HIGHER rate because its in 2nd lien position and therefore more risky.

Thank you for you feedback Erik.Both lenders are highly recommended by my realtor.

I may have more strict requirements for my operations today but just means I need to look around more for a market that fits my current position. 

What can I do to help him (and help me) for him to be in a position to be able to pay his rent?

It’s great to have you here, and it sounds like you’re in an excellent position to start your real estate investing journey.

So you're in a strong position.