It may make people feel better but does it actually do anything?

I do have a silent investor, but when it comes to securing funding, it often feels like I’m navigating it alone.

I feel like that will happen at some point and don't love that risk. 

@Martti Eckert I live in Los Angeles and have done a handful of BRRRRs in Missouri so feel free to reach out with any lending related questions to pulling off BRRRRs in Ohio. 

With the cost of utilities and the level of comfort people feel is mandatory now there is no way I would want to be on the hook for it. 

Additionally, my husband lived there for six years, and the city feels like a second home to me.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like an introduction!

And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions I am always happy to help and talk REI!

Alternatively, I feel that a property manager could probably rent the property out and cash flow even after they take their cut, but I am worried about the screening process and potential tenants destroying my new home.