Don't be fooled by the seemingly higher bars in Whitman, the normal line in Grays Ferry is actually closer to or above 250k for the same metrics while Whitman does not break that threshold:Keep in mind, Grays Ferry is significantly larger than Whitman. 

Had someone in mind who I thought would be great but he wants to add fees that I feel are unfair including $200 admin fee (on top of credit report fees) and mandatory 41.45 monthly for enrollment in their program which includes rental insurance and hvac filters, identity ins, and a few other little things.I've managed to keep costs pretty low for my tenants but realize I've been cheating myself. one is buying. 

I also advise my clients to provide a Home Warranty to provide a second layer of peace of mind for the buyers.

Cleveland and Pittsburg come to mind. 

Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

But recently, I’ve been curious to pick people’s minds and explore how others approach these aspects, especially as we grow our portfolio.You’re spot on about how technology can be a tool but shouldn’t replace the real human insights that come from having boots on the ground and networking.

That person will be able to tell you what you can do and following that plan will give you peace of mind about your further investing strategy.

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

I’m Johnny, and I totally get the excitement of connecting with like-minded folks.

If you have 20k set a side keep in mind you may need to dip into that money if the seller won't deliver is POS complaint.