First, its best to identify a strategy, choose a market that aligns with it, and establish your Core 4.The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy, or they select a market that doesn't align with it. 

Hello,I just posted in "Starting Out" forum so you can get a bit of history about me there. I'm not in Oakland right now (wish there was a general "Bay Area" category) but would like to find a 2, 3, or 4- plex that I ...

DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

., how does each individual property contribute to your goal of retiring early?

I am submitting a claim against the individual but should I be worried about retaliation?

My property management has been good about day-to-day items like appliances and turn overs, but poor at comprehensive solve like exterior leaks and only one individual has been good at communicating with tenants.  

If you plan to live in the property, you may have a better (IMO) option of using section 121 to avoid cap gains taxes up to $250k filing as an individual, $500k as a married couple.

Erm, so Engelo is basically portraying he is willing to turn down more business than we take on to insure we avoid the drama that comes with doing business with individuals that aren't aligned. 

These gatherings provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in your local market who can offer firsthand advice and insights to support you on your real estate journey.Similar to the wealth of resources available within the BiggerPockets community, NCREIA offers a multitude of tools and resources to assist you in your endeavors.

There's several cities not discussed on here that I am investing in and I see other large individuals invest in that do not fit the cash flow $500/mo in the philosophy, but I'd take over almost any area that's producing legit cash flow.