No limits to cash out either. 

You may be able to capitalize on this if your area has experienced similar growth.Simplification: Selling would allow you to focus on your new single-family investment properties and potentially expand in those markets.Capital for other investments: The proceeds from selling could be used to fund other potentially higher-yielding investments, especially if you use a 1031 exchange.Small town limitations: Depending on the specific town, there may be limited growth potential compared to larger markets or more popular tourist destinations.Given the stable cash flow, low remaining debt, and your established experience with the property, keeping the fourplex seems like a solid option, especially if it's in a location with STR potential.

But if your amount of available cash is limited, then you might be better off starting with single-family and working your way up as your cash grows. 

You cannot invest what you do not have.Initially before you invest, your success is measured by how much you have in (for instance) your Vanguard Money Market Fund, or an FDIC insured Money Market account, or stuffed inside your mattress, etc...

TL;DR* Aggressively pushing 'maintenance' and for the most part for things not requiring any maintenance* In-house maintenance rates are eye-watering, way higher than what you'd see in even most expensive markets* Maintenance does not require owner's approval - RL reserves decision what to do when, cheaper plans have higher limits and all are at RL's discretion * Refuses to manage in many parts of townLonger versionSigned up for their service after a few conversations over the phone - owner stressed investor-friendly approach.

Lol.What crossed my mind was he is making someone pay with the real intention to see if they would be a limited Partner in one of his deals.

Hey Everyone,
I own a duplex in San Pedro, California, and I’m trying to confirm how much I can legally raise the rent. I’ve found conflicting information on municipal websites. One source says 4%, while another stat...

Without the judicious use of leverage (debt), success in real estate investing is severely limited, especially when the investor has limited capital to work with.If you’re looking for 8% ROI with little - moderate risk, no leverage is necessary.  

I used to get irate when I would see or hear some of the things spewed by wholesalers but over the years my temper has calmed as I’ve come to realize the inaccuracies they spread are in most instances not malicious, they merely have such limited knowledge that they don’t know any better.

I was slow to start because of limiting beliefs about myself, based on my upbringing and what I saw from my peers (military).