Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Good Morning Don,I think most Note investors or those originating new loans/mortgages usually stick to one camp or the other..

I would focus on systemizing property management as much as possible so adding more units becomes easier over time.If your goal is to buy one property a year, then stick to your pace.

Set your investment criteria, systems, and rules—and stick to them.2.Tenant management is all about structure.

Are you looking to stick within your market? 

Verify with the city.Personally it makes no sense that an LLC would be able to operate without being onsite when it is required.The only thing that sticks out is the grandfathered in statement.

Most of my clients stick to private money.  

On the flip side, learning how to deal with those problems sets you up for a successful life regardless if you stick with realtor work or not. 

The ones who are extremely selective—sticking to just one or two partners over decades—tend to have a more stable trajectory.

If the credit screening costs $25, then you earn nothing.I believe there are exceptions for a higher fee, but you have to stick to the actual cost of the screening.I would talk to an attorney before charging more than $25 per applicant.

I'd kick it to a triplex not duplex. build to rent will always be a good strategy. keep land costs under 10%, build less than $200 per sq ft stick frame, exit price you want a premium, work with someone knowledgeable.