Self managing once you have a profitable portfolio is stepping over dollars to pick up dimes.

after about 6-8 years, depending on the timeframe you pick, my portfolio generates what I consider to be one part-time income. 

Not sure what those would cost, but could you pick some up for $5000 each?   

Thanks for the advice on who to pick though Bill!

The company gives you deeper pockets to pick in that case.  

I owned a single family and went overseas for almost a decade and remotely managed it, as well as picking up additional properties. 

I'm here to pick your brains and get some advice on the best ways to connect with other pros and investors on BP without stepping on any toes or breaking any rules.

But in many cases they will just ending up routing you back through a broker which brings you back to the above scenario, so you've really gotta pick and choose well.Keep in mind that if you do find one, there will be things you need to do on your end such as specific signage, obtaining certificate of insurance from any vendors you work with (cleaners, handyman, pool guy), etc.Safely I believe also includes liability as an option in addition to their usual damage protection at an extra cost, though in that case you're paying on a per booking basis rather than a yearly fee, and it's likely going to be quite a bit more expensive. 

Two full months into 2024 and things are picking right back up where they left off in 2023.

If you install one, just check your sink every month when you pick up the check to make sure no leaking underneath.