Also, the current system I use for LTR won’t be sustainable as we continue to purchase.  

This new rating system changed how FEMA determines flood premiums for the NFIP. - Phase 1 (October 1, 2021)Applied to new policies or existing policies that opted for early renewal under Risk Rating 2.0.- Phase 2 (April 1, 2022)Applied to all remaining existing policies, transitioning them to the Risk Rating 2.0 methodology upon renewal.The new system replaced the decades-old approach to calculating flood insurance premiums, aiming to provide fairer and more accurate rates based on individual property risk.Before Risk Rating 2.0, flood insurance premiums were mainly based on whether a property was inside or outside a designated flood zone and its elevation on a map. 

The advantage with the bank was minimal closing costs, a good interest rate, and a draw system so I could get funding as I completed each rental unit. 

We use the AppFolio system that allows for credit card payments, ACH, etc. 

.- We can better control what's on our master key system- EVERY lock at a property is opened with one key (well, maybe not the garage car-door)!

Knoxville isn't a luxury market. widen the gap and do new construction. find infill plots of land in better locations and have more control. work closely with a builder who Is working with investors. we have flippers who did hundreds of flips then they graduate to new builds and say it's much easier. if you have the balance sheet you'll be fine. budget 20%. new construction commands a 20% premium and is much easier to duplicate Over and over and much less risk. 

Maybe they’ll build a wall around DC so that he can better control his new Kingdom!  

I still think they need to upgrade their security for me to trust their system again but at least their customer support was able to sort it out, just took some time.

The benefit is that you can take control of the rental while still allowing them to retrieve their belongings.

But others investors with different risk tolerances, goals and financial situations invest in the platform.2) I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.