In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

I've been self-employed for only 6 months, and loans are proving difficult to come by despite my great credit (not to brag, I'm moreso frustrated and seeking help).

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

Mainly the "self sufficiency test". 

We are now at 21 doors under management and 3 are personal units that we self manage.

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

I have to admit the idea of OOS investing is a little intimidating for my first property, but your encouragement might be just what I needed to get over that self-limiting belief. 

No management costs as it would be self managed, and estimated property taxes by the average of the past few years.

Quote from @Johnny Lynum: Quote from @Billy Smith: I like SFH in the A-B area rent it you do the  upkeep  doing as much as possible your self to help max your rent out .I like to pay down the note as fast as possible .If in a C-D area I would flip the SFH wash your hands of it.SFH are generally easier to unload if you get in a cash crunch, I like staying in the first time home buyers level of a SFH  keeping it in a hot zone .If I were a BIG fish I would do deals at various level's of course after  doing the home work . 

Hi Everyone, I own and self manage 2 of my own properties here in Western NC.