Class A properties can almost auto-run themselves, but Class C/D properties can take a LOT of time.At one point I was self-managing 25 Class A & B properties and could do it despite working 60 hours a week at my day job.

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

It's the smart way to fun a business. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Those things won't matter if your business crushes it.

The business venture that went sideways?

Whoever gives me the most business and has an excellent close record will first be presented with off-market opportunities. 

Raising Capital – Acquiring Assets – Executing EffectivelyWhat I like about raising capital is you have to know about all aspects of the business.

It was a great crash course on the basics of a RAL business from location, staffing, patient selection, and branding.

This will help attract more business to the state, keep it coming!