I like to think I have done ok. for me finding properties is sales - managing real estate and growing your company requires problem solving. 

Always ask your agent to ask the listing agent which title company/closing attorney that they are working with.

If you want the name of the agency we use, message me I don't think we can promote a company here that isn't a BP sponsor or Pro etc.Hope this helps. 

You want to use flips to partially fund this venture - flips that will drive up housing prices => rents.

With 20 years of experience managing 30+ long-term rentals, a few STRs, and running a property management company in Central Florida, I’ve learned both have their place in a portfolio if you diversify based on your risk tolerance and the timing for your goals.

My family also owned a construction company, so I have some experience in handling projects associated with real estate. 

Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.

Its all legal and now you only have to maintain a place for 5 groups. 1) you can get a heavy cash deposit down for the ownership. 2) they pay quarterly for expenses that funds the overhead. 3) everone has a share of profit when you or they decide to sell for a higher price.

2: Could all the funds be better utilized in another deal based on the numbers you are seeing in your market?

I'm now in my 40s and financially independent living off of real estate and index funds.