There is risk in both options & as an investor you need to weigh those risks & stand firm on whatever you decide. 

@Christopher Morris, after being an REI myself since 2019 and our bookkeeping firm serving many REIs who have different strategies/business models, I'll tell you what is super clear to me...Never rely on rental properties to feed your family.

Find some firms that do both and you'll learn the ropes.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Has anyone used e1031xchange owned by the law firm of Jerry M.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

At our wealth management firm we have CPA's on staff, we provide overall wealth management services for high net-worth clients.

VC Firms and buyers would be looking for a portfolio that doesn't just have 1 or 2 streams of income, but rather also having the direct bookings and social media presence.There may not be many buyers who would purchase a 10-15 property portfolio, but if you scale to 30-50 or even 75-100+ Owned Units, I would think that VC / Private Equity firms may be interested.

I've never been so disrespected and found such an unprofessional firm, and I have property mgmt companies in 4 different states