Other than that its just a numbers game....every X offers gets you Y contracts....go find the numbers.

It's one of the best hacks in the game.

its funny how this changes with time and the market on BP  if you asked this question 5 to 7 years ago you get drowned out with the cash flow is the ONLY thing and appreciation is for gamblers my self I have always been about making appreciation games in RE.. by either value add building a new product or buying foreclosure and flipping or lending money and getting instant 12% plus returns . 

I’ve been in the real estate game for over two decades, and I’ve had my fair share of experiences with PM companies... some stellar, others not so much.Here’s what I’d suggest:Start Local: In OC, there’s a lot of value in picking a PM company that knows the ins and outs of the area.

I seem to remember that I didn't even have a business card until then either.You are VERY late to the game to be making these decisions. 

I may have to start smaller and that's ok too, at least I'll be in the game.

Baselane rolling out this feature was a game-changer!

I have been playing the multifamily game for almost 10 years now, and the GRM is one of my least favorite methods personally since it ignores so many important factors (steam boiler versus electric baseboard heat as an example). 

What is your end-game reason - it can't be just about the $$.You're in the perfect place here on this forum.....ask questions, lots of them...

If your game plan is to pay it off with prepaying all your money you absolutely need a HELOC however don't need to use.