You want to focus on markets that work with your plan and also where you have a personal connection with someone, even if you build that on the internet.

Connect with some contractors who can help you figure out what kind of rehab a property might need

Rentals was not a thought to me in those days I was a land flipper.. had absolutely no interest in being a landlord.. and basically still dont to this day :) yes I have some rentals for tax purposes but not really for wealth building purposes.

Same happened also with our contractor.

Brian,All good stuff sounds like your building a Good Network and team. 

One thing that I’m seeing it that large multi unit buildings beyond the 800k mark are all on a boiler and paying to heat the entire building ruins the numbers.

Having a solid team around you like agent, lender, contractors etc.

A personal liability policy "MAY" extend to one or two rentals but if you are planning on building a portfolio consider the commercial umbrella.Another thing to consider is that the courts frown on carry high personal liability but low business liability when trying to hide behind the vail.

I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

For example, the housing in Raleigh went up by almost 40% after Apple announced they were building there.