Most are going to screen for: lowest priced, top listed on Google (many top listed PMs in your local area pay to be sponsored, so their actual listing is much lower), volume or size of business, and those who are willing to break their own processes to simply tell you what you want to hear (e.g., I'll list your property $300 above the AVG even though the CMA shows that's overpriced and I won't tell you that it's going to sit vacant).

Conversely, someone with a smaller portfolio might have a WIDE variety of experiences and expertise in a lot of areas because they are hands-on in all aspects of investing and could give you guidance you can employ in ways that suit you best.

Especially if it an odd sized door that Home Depot or Lowe's doesn't carry in stock and requires a special order.

Out of curiosity apprx what percentage of loans are issued to w2 employees vs self employed/small biz owners?

We supply loan quotes all day long to investors that buy & rehab 1-4 unit properties and 5-10 unit properties (including mixed use in all of those unit sizes).

If you're new to this, do you really want to take on properties of this size?

That's likely to lead to them referring you to a potential employer.

Hire an assistant to screen tenants, show properties, and delegate maintenance calls to above mentioned trades... basically handle it all early on and then build into employing those who manage your properties?

The best option for you depends on a number of factors including your exit strategy, any liability concerns and preferred tax treatment.Type of EntityTax TreatmentMain AdvantagesC-CorporationDouble TaxationCorporate tax rates are lowerS-CorporationPass-throughSelf-employment tax savingsLimited Liability Company (LLC)Pass-throughLiability protection and flexibilityFuture Outlook and Recent Tax Law ChangesMost recent tax changes applicable to real estate investors include:The increase in the estate tax exemption to $13.61 million per individual for 2024.

Change your buy box to follow this plan  Or size up or value up with less locations or units.4.