I want this to be acceptable long term if I keep this method of financing. 

@Treza Edwards "I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.

I started by building a 12-door portfolio using the BRRRR method and self-managing initially.

I’m sourcing carefully and trying to approach it methodically, especially with the added layer of investing out of state.It’s good to hear advice from someone with experience.

Sure, they may be able to grow to a very moderate size,  add a few units, or trade up to a larger investment, but as for real scalability: NO.Why?  

I think this is the method I would like to go as it fits in line with what I envisioned. 

What other methods should I use to acquire another property? 

I traded up for a 7 unit apartment building.

So I told the old owner I will trade you the house and landbank the loan..

Well, not long ago somebody made a post about BRRR not being a good method at this point.