But for $1.6m there are 3 or 4 deals right now on the market that will buy you 30 to 60 units and not require anything more then regular maintenance and upkeep.

The nicer houses had brick foundations but regular folks built on cedar piers.

Reporting is regular and sufficient.

Up until then I was cheerleading the earlier thought experiments about supporting lean/regular/fat income with ~$1000 / month per paid off SFH, thinking “I could bang that out in 5 years”.

My property manager I don't think has a chance to relax, but she does have systems built around her to free up the time when it comes to regular maintenance and rent collection. 

He's been out a long time and updates the information regularly based on the market and new applications & tools.

Ensure compliance with local laws, start with smaller loans to gain experience, monitor your investments regularly, and trust your instincts as you navigate this venture.I myself, as a PML.

It's a nice feeling not to have to wake up to go to a "regular" job!

IYes, we get our listings stolen regularly on facebook and have to report them

There are posts seeking information on Roofstock regularly and I know that Bigger Pockets was an invaluable resource to me prior to purchasing my first property and continues to be so sharing my own experiences is a way for me to pay it forward.