I manage nearly 300 rentals so I would spend the money on a large complex or a couple smaller complexes. 30 units would only increase my workload 1% which is nothing and I could get a far better rate of return than I would get with single-family or duplexes.If you are less experienced, you don't want to bite off more than you can chew and turn it into a full-time job.

I won't bite off more than I can chew, but just want to hop all the way in and not bothering to check and see if the water is cold or not (if you catch my drift).That being said, how do you experienced folks feel about buying a portfolio of rentals from an investor who is trying to get out, as opposed to SFH's individually?

And I agree to an extent, but I need to chew on this subject awhile for the sake of focus.I'm writing my goals for 2014 and am not sure what route to take.

This business can chew you up and spit you out!

most likely as stated a bit of biting off a little more than you can chew for a first project..for me... if its a totally heaving gut job and such I would rather find a lot a build a new home.. at least I can control my cost somewhat  :)

What if I didnt want tenants to have pets -- how would I ever really know if they were following my guidelines until its to late and the baseboards are chewed up and the carpents are urinated on?

Nice to see a fellow Israeli on board.Really no offense but IMHO you appear to be biting off far more than you can chew. 

@Nathalie Chew if you are in your due diligence phase how can you justify not connecting the utilities.

Had too spend $ getting rid of a brunch of squirrels that chewed their way into a attic vent Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I remember my very first cold call I got chewed and spit out by the owner and that just pushed me to do it more.