There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

You maybe be able to manage a house or two from a distance but a house or two will not get you what I think you're looking for!

I’ve done a HELOC to help get me my first two rentals.

Are you looking into getting a cost segregation study on your property and wondering what benefits the study may provide and how much it will cost?

@Krista Lancedo you work with a CPA? 

Sure @Kumar Gaurav, A refi without a 1031 is perfectly fine. 

And so it was a pass.. 

I understand it’s a different market but I think $1200 is a pipe dream.

Hey @Nike Onyechi - Not sure...but maybe it was @Tom Shallcross who was on the podcast somewhat recently, a value add investor, and chicago broker.

@Mario Niccolini There's quite a few asset types and strategies that fall between SFH's and 20+ apartment buildings.