We also self manage till this day.

Waterford, Houston, TX - Sponsors: Community Investment Properties, Legacy Wealth Holdings, Djuric Family Office - the claim is this is the first of their deals to lose investor money.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

If you have one high earner as a W-2 I would recommend the other switch to managing the Real Estate side of your wealth ASAP. 

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I have some flexibility but rely heavily on my team for admin work and the day-to-day operations of property management.

Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

(Google UBIT or read Tom Wheelwright's book Tax-Free Wealth)Investing actively in real estate through an SDIRA voilates the self-dealing rule for IRAs.  

It’s easy to self manage them so far.