While I’ve been involved in much of the process, and I know Hawaii’s rules, regs and other intricacies well, I have never obtained investors, never signed contractsI and never opened escrow so I feel like I’ve been more of a spectator… I’m basically starting from scratch and I’m a bit nervous. 

Or are you managing every aspect on your own?

The automation aspect was cool, but as carriers are getting stricter it's going to be harder to have good delivery rates.

I dont think most private investors really contemplate those aspects of buying in 100% BTR communities.. its not MF  .. 

@Mark Duttonjust to tackle one specific aspect of your portfolio - if you have 'mortgage payments' of $5500 and rental income of $6850 you absolutely do NOT have 'cash flow' of $1300 a month. 

I was more diligent about soft aspects of the interaction when accepting applications.  

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Like you, I also love the design aspect and wide variety of potential renters this type of strategy works for.