They usually say something like Pkg 5-dfw 28 llc, with 10-20 properties in each LLC.

That makes the investing and property management a LOT easier.  

., mortgage interest, taxes, repairs, depreciation) on Schedule E starting when the property is placed in service.

(Government will set cybersecurity standards, but then are rarely enforced). 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

No, they don't find my properties. 

I'm a property manager, and I also buy/sell property.

Purchase price: $170,000 Cash invested: $30,000 This is an international short-term rental property on a Greek isle.

The key is to standardize property quality and management systems, which would appeal to buyers seeking scale.If you’re thinking long-term, holding these properties for cash flow while leveraging local appreciation is also a strong play.

I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.