I was also considering the REI expo in February so maybe I'll see you there.You're a self-proclaimed novice but I think many other members of the community would agree that you're well on your way given your potential cashflowing rental and equity.You seem to have a strong position which would allow you to keep growing your portfolio in the next few years.I'd recommend diversifying your RE portfolio the same way you're diversifying with other investments (REITs, Stocks, bonds etc.).

Also we felt we were going to make more self managing than with the payments they were offering.

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I got to my current financial success through a series of well thought out endeavors but with a massive sink or swim element as I am often self guided..."

I am a Broker in Madison, WI as well as an appraiser and self manage some rentals. 

Good morning,I’ve owned a MF in Euclid, Ohio for a few years but just recently started to self-manage it.

At some point, if your business takes off, the single member LLC gives you optionality to move to an S Corp (which typically means less self employment taxes). 

FHA has a self-sufficiency rule that makes it difficult unless you put A TON OF MONEY down.

Over time you’ll see a lot of people say the same names and you end up with a self-confirming list of recommendations. 

Time in the market is very important to long-term rentals and if you can learn to buy one good deal per year and become well-versed in Section 8 you will succeed.I like the model of starting with self-management.