My goals are to start building an investment portfolio of professionally managed (I could tell you all the reasons I will not do it myself) multi-family properties and, in time, develop a property in the Northwoods (Wisconsin/UP).

I have built a portfolio using owner occupied loans and I also help other investors do the same.

This can provide additional capital for future investments and get the next one.Or evaluating other loan options:Depending on your long-term plans, you could explore conventional loans or portfolio loans that might offer more favorable rates or terms with the new appraisal value factored in.Your decision depends on your broader strategy.

I have helped hundreds of investors execute 1031 exchanges and build diversified portfolios across various excellent markets, all while using just one property management service.

Try it out first test out whether or not you two are a good fit before building a massive portfolio together.Create an operating agreement for your LLC, and create a partnership agreement, defining roles and expectations.

happen to see your reply and I currently own a several SFH in Springfield, I wonder if you can refer several good property management which I try to automate the whole portfolio?

Trustworthy property managers can make or break a portfolio, and I’ve found that vetting them carefully—checking their reviews, local reputation, and how they handle tenant retention—is crucial.

.🔹 Know Your Role – Your job is to build and grow your portfolio, not handle every maintenance request.Final Thought: What’s One Thing You Can Let Go of Today?

I am actually an old fart, semi-retired managing my now small real estate portfolio of 16 doors.  

For all the experienced investors out there, if you have found other legal loan hacks that have helped you qualify for loans which in turn has helped you grow your real estate portfolio, share some of them below.