I've read a few of the BP books written by Brandon & David Greene and they say something similar to choosing a PMC.

The city's macroeconomics is looking great - lots of population and job growth due to the booming tech scene and many companies choosing to move and develop here.

Bigger pockets also have webinars on how to choose a market to invest.

@Sherry TsaiIf you choose to self manage, it would be the one closest to where you live.

We'd have to cash-flow $1,300/mo over that period to make that much, which isn't happening.This is all to say that if you are in a market that has good long-term appreciation potential, then whatever rental model you choose is simply a way to make a little money while you hold the property for larger long-term gains.I'll let others chime in on your specific area.

As for cash or not I think it depends on rates, your level of risk tolerance, and what the opportunity costs is for that money. 

There are dozens of platforms out there to choose from though - so not just pushing that one - it's just the one we chose.

It all comes down to your tolerance for risk.

They had named him Rommel on purpose, as they were involved with prison gang life and some people.. well I guess they simply choose to not reform or adjust.

Unfortunately, this is the end result in many instances when purchasing in lower barrier markets whether through a turn key provider or on your own  and the question of who will buy this property when you choose to sell is rarely given the time it deserves.