Low cap rates because you dont have to do anything, just collect the 4% or 5% like a CD at the bank.10% Properties are going to be more involved.

Wanted to get involved in a community such as BP and start to talk and meet like minded people.

You should usually expect an appraiser assigned to any file to be in touch within 24-72 hours max. 3 weeks you’ve been waiting to get contacted for appraiser is too long for refi, something seems off?

As a hypothetical, let's say there's a syndication seeking capital....Total capitalization $30M, Equity raise $10M....clearly this falls within the boundaries of where a family office, private equity etc. check writer would become involved if the deal has merit.

Quote from @Yixiong Pan: It's possible, but it's also possible that the tenant will destroy your house and you'll never know.Managing investment property involves more than collecting rent.

When it comes to W2 employees, it involves HR, expectations, paying them whether they have enough leads or projects to fill their day or not, managing higher expectations (W2 employees seem to be much more "picky"), and overall they are just more expensive.

However, this approach might add complexity, such as additional tax filings, self-employment taxes, and administrative costs.

They often do this by marketing directly to buyers or leveraging platforms that connect them to potential buyers without involving agents.

Communication is SEVERELY lacking from all the agents involved plus the brokerage.Finally, I just drive to the sellers house in person and knock on the door.

And file in court 3 days later.