It sounds like you are just using metrics to choose an area which isn't a sound strategy because you are paying PM in all of the areas, but likely don't know how to manage the manager.

All of this can be pretty scary for a newbie, so just hearing from people who have been successful is very motivational and inspires me to keep going.Your story sounds very similar to where I'd want to be in the not too distant future.

It sounds like we have a lot in common.

The guy just acts and sounds like a slimely used car salesman..... the whole alpha male thing....The one question I ask people that want to sign up for these "guru" courses..... what do they offer that you cant find in books, blogs, forums and YouTube?....

Hey Brian, that sounds like a smart plan to me, see how your home does as a MTR for a few months and that should help you decide how to move forward.

(if I refi and pull out the equity it makes the CoC negative for the next 3-5 yrs)1031 option: sounds good, but I am concerned about finding the right property in the timeframe and my inexperience with this  creates risk.

obviously sounds like you have the wrong PM.

Varied perspectives help in making sound decision.

Sounds like you want to sell these.

Hi Patrick,It sounds like you’re in a great spot to jump into property flipping, especially with your background in general contracting.