You have to be ready to make 3-6 months of payments on the mortgage yourself after they stop while you try to foreclose/evict them.

Congrats on your success in Whatcom County @Frank Oliver!

The transition isn't just about property size; it's about shifting your entire approach.I've observed that successful transitions typically happen when investors have:- Stabilized 5-7 single-family rentals with systems in place- Built relationships with at least 2-3 reliable lenders- Established a maintenance crew that can handle larger projects- Accumulated at least 6 months of operating expenses as reservesI asked a client of mine who owns a 420-unit multi-family in Nevada how he started his RE investment journey, and he told me that he started with a duplex in Buena Park, CA, 40 years ago and used the 1031 exchange to grow his portfolio to 420 units, never paid taxes on sale of any of his properties.The most seamless path I've seen starts with small multi-family (5-10 units) rather than jumping straight to 50+ units.

I am still somewhat of a novice, but I'm excited to contribute and learn with you all on this platform. 

For example, if you set up a Wyoming LLC to hold real estate in Oregon and properly respect these boundaries, the LLC should shield you from a lawsuit brought by a tenant, such as a claim stemming from an injury on the property.

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Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.

Now that same house you could have purchased for say $300K is now $325K+.So if you would have purchased that same home at a higher rate you are paying less versus a lower rate on the higher sale price.

And how are you going to get a 6% loan on it ?

Boots on the ground is critical.