I see a conflict of interest in your role as fund manager and principal in the “operating” company.

If you are able to setup a credit card identical to your accounts payable accrual account, it should operate the same.  

-- solid strategy as well, if you go this route I would consider investing with an operator that specializes in this asset class.

I currently operate a few STRs so have a good understanding of that aspect although they're all located in touristy locations.

If you are going to pay for mentorship, find an experienced operator in your market or better yet, offer to invest in the experienced operators projects and get an inside look at their process and systems.

I have always dreamed of owning and operating multifamily rental properties ever since I was a little kid.My mom has been in realestate ever since I could remember, everything from being a realtor, fix and flips, buy and holds, and long term rentals.

It's easier to scale with multifamily properties due to income potential and operations.

Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

You need to know what to look for, what to address, and have solid buisiness acumen to run a MF operation of that magnitude.

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