I am not a PM, but I do self manage about 50 units.

For example we do self storage.  

My basic underwriting making some standard assumptions on HOA expenses, 20% down, 7% interest rate, 30 year mortgage, utilities, supplies, and maintenance costs shows a loss of about $22k per year if you are self managing.

Avoiding accessive PM fees (personally I recommend most people self-manage)These will eat away at your ROI.

I am a self-entrepreneur and know the importance of office space. 

If you own real estate in a self-directed qualified account, the 1031 exchange is unnecessary.

Hi @Gil Canfu definitely there are many places in DFW where you can invest in a good rental property.I am not sure where you are at, but if self managed you should start in cities with good proximity to where you live.All the corridor between Princeton to Saginaw has good deals but there are many others things to consider as I mentioned previously.

Of course my nosey self had to go look up your rental property.

Bizarre.My wife and I also have a self-directed 401(k) plan, @Tina Artigliere and @Alicia Prokos.

As first-time landlords, we considered self-management, but as new parents who work full-time, we decided that hiring a property manager would be the best option for long-term rentals.3.