Real estate investing often demands reserves for unforeseen expenses.

When clients come onboard, that process should be explained in great detail and by signing the PMA, you are agreeing with our standard processes and core values.Far too often that process is never fully explained and/or proper expectations are not set, hence new clients try to tell you how to run your business.

@Jay Hinrichs has posted on that in the past.Many people like to try and hide their identity because of the spotlight effect which refers to how people often overestimate how much others notice (or care about) them, effectively inflating their own importance in society. 

Quote from @Stevan Stojakovic: Hi Michael, Single-family properties are often better for first-time investors due to lower costs, easier management, and broader resale appeal.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

You can probably rent it out for between $1,200 and $1,400, so from a cash flow perspective, that’s just shy of the 1% rule that’s often talked about here."

Quote from @Michael Diossa: @Remington Lyman Do you feel Single family is a better return on investment than Multi's in Ohio.When all is said and done, the numbers are often much closer than people realize.

With 20 years in wholesaling, I’ve seen it’s often best to focus on either acquisitions or dispositions when starting out—it helps you build expertise faster.

For multifamily properties, this is often around 40-50%, but it can vary depending on the property's condition, location, and age.- Analyze Comparable Properties: If you’re working in a specific market, reach out to other landlords or property managers with similar assets.

Hi James,I personally don't have enough experience to answer your question, but there is some helpful stuff in a similar discussion here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1779...You will find related discussions to any forum discussion you are reading at the bottom of each forum discussion page, and they can often help you find posts that answer your question.