A professional property manager should handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your investment is protected and profitable without adding stress to your plate.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The insights I’ve gained so far have been invaluable, and I’m eager to expand my network and grow alongside other professionals in the field.

I'd rather stay out of the way and let professionals do their thing.  

This deal taught me the importance of overestimating rehab costs and always having a solid team of professionals on How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Think about questions you can ask to gauge the experience the professional will give you when delivering services.

I’d start with a smaller deal - buy a 6 to 12 unit say - raise money from your social and professional sphere - people who know you - who you have a beer with etc.

Sometimes condos/townhomes are better at attracting young working professionals given that they are usually in more densely populated areas and often will have amenities that come with the HOA like pools, gyms, etc. 

I will have a contractor do most of the work from now on Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This means there may be less competition from professional investors, especially in areas where the demand for owner-occupied homes is strong.In short, if you are just entering the real estate market and don’t yet have the capital to compete directly with investors for multifamily properties, focusing on single-family homes could be a more strategic choice.