They hold title, and the mortgage and promissory note were attorney drafted and filed at our local county. 

With 20 years of experience managing 30+ long-term rentals, a few STRs, and running a property management company in Central Florida, I’ve learned both have their place in a portfolio if you diversify based on your risk tolerance and the timing for your goals.

I’m an investor and the owner of a property management company based in Kokomo, with portfolios extending into the Indianapolis area.

Allen, go out of your local area to invest.  

I would suggest looking in Columbus Ohio for so many reasons - population growth, job growth, and companies moving here.

He's got the #1 investor podcast in your area, his property management company is first rate, and he's a great guy.

Strong local teams can bridge the gap.4.

I've used a third party management company for all of them, and have not seen any appreciable difference as far as how passive they are.

I live in Phoenix and my business partner and I put on a couple local forums for investors like yourself to network.

Network with your local market experts and see how people are making $.