I would highly recommend you listen to all the podcasts from Kenny Bedwell - Cashflow Positive.

You lose because there are many other suckers out there falling for the same line and sharing the same low-quality leads that don't translate into sales.Do the math.

Let brokerage grow, tenants pay down mortgage, and save up for another property organically (Cons - slow growth, waisting equity// Pros - low risk)2) Cash out the $300k brokerage account, pay off the townhouse, start cash-flowing $2,400/mo, and save up for new investment or 1031 into multi family(Cons - cap gains tax on cash out, high Oregon income tax penalty, hard to find deals being $2,400 monthly cash flow) // Pros- cash flow, increased leverage into large investment)3) Cash out $300k brokerage and put into separate Multi Fam property, hoping for $2,400/mo+ cash flow, keep townhouse rented as is (Cons - cap gains tax on cash out, not utilizing equity PROs - increase portfolio value, higher upside with value add or rent increase on new units?)

The scope of work, quality needed, location etc will determine the cost.

The ones with really good reviews, and a high amount of reviews usually cost a little more, but do a good job.  

Investing in real estate can be highly rewarding—but it also comes with risks.

Prices are high, regulations favor tenants, and finding deals that truly pencil out can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

High rental demand (Section 8 too). 

for me, the ones that cashflow the most are the ones that I bought with 3% long term debt, they were new (low maintenance) and they are in high appreciating areas(just a bonus but does not impact cashflow).

Specifically the area I marked in yellow.Any help here would be highly appreciated.Thanks!