Thank you for the great advice - DM'd you@Henry Clark Great advice and I've read all these books and posts about the different strategies and compiled my WHY and HOW but will admit that I haven't thought about a number.

I reviewed quite a few skip tracing posts on BP, compiled the sources, and did some initial research on key factors to figure out which source might be best for new folks.

It compiles several articles that will help you learn about both options (partnering with a property manager or becoming a landlord). 

@Julie McElroy I'm trying to compile a list from my Realtor, property manager, and inspector in Pueblo.

Im sure a lot of people would love to see the compiled results.

I am beginning to compile a list of property management companies in Northwest Indiana, anticipating that the goal is to build up a portfolio here and use one company to manage all of them. 

You can also purchase lists and compile lists from city and county for 60-90-120 days late on mortgage, pre-foreclosure, delinquent taxes, water cutoff, code violation, probate, divorce, high equity, etc. and mail or cold call.Other methods are driving for dollars, door knocking, wholesalers, craigslist, Realtors, FSBO sites, expired listings, foreclosure sites, put out bandit signs, billboards, newspapers, other offline publications.You can use pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online and social media marketing.

Curious to know your metrics for gauging market demand in s.s. unit count per resident/household compilation. 

I am still actively looking for the right opportunity.I spoke with the SBA on a 7a loan, they allowed me to compile the down payment and financing with a local Economic Development board.  

This video analysis includes:- Trends of the overall Joshua Tree market for Airbnb/Short-Term Rentals- What bedroom count generates the highest amount of revenue- What kind of properties are most oversaturated in Joshua Tree Area- Which areas to invest in and which areas to avoid- Data compiled from AirDNA to help show the profitability of vacation rentals in Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, Yucca Valley, Landers, and Morongo Valley (Joshua Tree Area)- Data compiled from Rocket Mortgage to show overall real estate trends and market information across the Joshua Tree Area- Includes Cities: Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley and Landers- And more!