Although 3/4 units sounds good and best on paper in reality it can be tougher to pull off.

Man's got a tough job. not only that the MLo and federal NMLS test are quite a bit tougher than the RE agent/broker tests If one has never been in the lending industry.. its not as simple as 22 hours and go pass the test.

It's an excellent place for both new and seasoned investors to gather, network, and delve deeper into specific investing topics or strategies.If you plan to use private or hard money, the barrier of entry is a bit tougher for new investors.

Cash Flow is going to be tight as it is and adding on a PM if its a vanilla long-term rental is going to make it just tougher

for me it gets tougher and much tougher as I get older.. aches and pains are far more frequent.Living in the Napa valley for years wine was a daily event. and of course a martini before the wine.

When it becomes tougher to find good deals, I build my own. 

Although that money would be tax free it puts you in a tougher position down the road and you may even have to do a cash in refinance depending what your property appraises for.

I'd recommend it as long as you understand what you're getting into.It's tougher to go OOS as a new investor.

Does great in the summer, during peak tourist season, but winters are tougher.

If I were in a tougher state I'd probably have to make tougher choices.