For the $7500 as long as you still have adequate time building your brand and networking then self manage but I think you can grow your portfolio faster by hiring a mgmt company and focus on acquiring new deals and raising capital for them. 

In the meantime, it has cost me about $400 per month since I acquired it.

I will be using a friends money for the down payment on the home going through a bank to acquire a conventional loan.

Good evening, I am in the process of acquiring a lot on which to build a 5 unit hotel and am seeking advice regarding potential financing options.

I initially looked out of state because I was trying to acquire larger properties and couldn't find deals locally that made sense.

Hey BP,I am currently in the process of acquiring a duplex that is occupied by tenants that are paying well-below market rents. 

I have some individuals that are lending me funds to acquire property that will be titled in the name of my IRA (since my funding is from my self-directed IRA). 

In general things which qualify as origination indebtedness include money used to acquire, build, or substantially improve the primary residence that secures the loan.

I do own property In cook county that are section 8 rented but considering acquiring a portfolio not section 8 and want to make sure I am making a wise move.

My 5 year goal is to acquire at least 10 units by buying at least one duplex per year over the next 5 years.