I've started my own journey about a year ago in wholesaling and I'm working towards the ultimate goal of multi-family and commercial investing.

I do like the idea of multi-family homes, and they are my ultimate goal.

Ultimately, depending on which return metrics you are using, a refi will leave:Equity multiple: unchangedCash on Cash during hold: higherSale Profit: LowerOverall average return: unchangedInternal Rate of Return: Higher

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Hey @Charlotte ChewI went through several interviews with different property management companies and ultimately have been extremely please with the group I am using now in San Antonio for my properties. 

To prevent cost overruns and delays, keep close tabs on project schedules and spending.The optimal strategy for financing your first real estate transaction will ultimately rely on your personal objectives, financial situation, and level of risk tolerance.

Trying not to micro-manage, but also understanding these will ultimately be my responsibility if something goes wrong.Kim, also thank you for the NARPM info, that is quite a wealth of info and a list of hundreds of PMs.

Even if you bought a bad or average deal, you could ultimately be fine as capital appreciation does its work over time. 

Ultimately up to how you want to proceed though and what you want/think your relationship with them would look like as a result.

Ultimately the goal is to build a great, creative relationship with the right lender whose in my corner and I can trust.