Use Technology: Leverage property management software and virtual tools.4.

I am extremely handy with a vast collection of tools so can perform improvements myself.

We have all the tools and all the power.

I love the way you highlighted the beliefs that were holding you back and how you crushed them.I'm still in the 'new to real estate' phase and working on getting myself the education and tools to do my first deal, so hearing from someone just ahead of me that did such a large deal is really cool!

Utilize tools like BiggerPockets Self Storage Calculator for competitive offer terms.

We did one smart thing--we financed with long-term debt and we used low leverage (60% +/-) so we have a wide margin of safety and no threat of a loan maturity until 2031, so we have plenty of time to ride this out until the next market cycle. 

Flower distribution, Power drink distribution, tortilla distribution, small tool distributor, etc. 

If so, what are some good appreciating markets with good economic growth and safety?

It's a great tool to help scale your portfolio, but you need to set it up correctly on the front end.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Murrieta.

Purchase price: $440,000

Sale price: $675,000

Purchased with 5/5 ARM, no money down and walked away from closing with $...