Maybe if you can take a week of vacation or sick time or PTO or whatever you can to get some extra phone time in.#4 Before you do any of that while you're prepping to get started is detail out all your databases. 

Reviews are relative.

Partnering is another good way to learn with relatively low risk, however, you will need to pick an experienced, honest partner that you get along with.

Make use of tools like PropStream or Zillow’s market analysis feature to assess property values and rental potential.PS: Did you know that Indiana has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country, making it a relatively cash-flow-friendly market for new investors?

I made this mistake when I was starting out - I got excited about the returns of a development deal - but I didn't pay attention to the fact that I needed to be a cash flow investor because I did not have a W2 income, nor did I have sufficient passive income yet.It is critical for investors to understand the relative importance of evaluating the sponsor, alignment of interests and the deal.  

Any general advice, particularly for someone who’s relatively new to managing multiple properties, would be incredibly helpful.Thanks in advance for your insights!

That being said, you need to carefully Review Your Documents, Start by reviewing the promissory note and any other documents related to the loan.

If the decision to purchase materials is trust related than that is a red flag and should likely eliminate the GC from consideration.

It’s relatively simple and, while it does cost money, it’s one of the more cost-effective options.

A cash-out refinance typically doesn't count as "earned income," which is the type of income that would impact Social Security benefits, especially if it's related to retirement or survivors' benefits.