That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

What you have described sounds like a real estate  race to the bottom and you will be in the lead .

That is just not realistic in this current market.So in my opinion it's important to expose yourself to a large number of deals, so you can develop an intuitive sense of what's reasonable and what's not (and quickly discard the ones that aren't).And it's true that there is no way to 100% protect from fraud (and not just in passive real estate investments but even in public stocks etc.).

It forces me to get real familiar with my business and how my properties are performing.

Henry, you’re a REAL real estate guy - we can’t just take a vacation - we HAVE to still think real estate!  

I myself have been a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Southeast Michigan since 2021 when I turned 20 years old, and have took a bit of a hiatus since now to finish my Bachelors in Business Administration.

She is located there and lends all over the area so will have real-time intel for you.

@Simon HorowitzNavigating the New York real estate market can be challenging, but with a focused strategy and strong networking, you can make significant progress.

Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

is it enough to carry you into your next projects while maintaining enough access to keep your current real estate operating smoothly?