@Robert StephensonIf you have enough equity in your primary or rental you can get a HELOC or HELOAN and use the proceeds as a down payment to buy another rental.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

And it sold for more because I was accessible and right there walking with them in their buying journey. 

@Christopher HeidrichRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

You can offer to buy the upstairs residents an area rug, but I wouldn't force it on them.   

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.First primary residence (2 bed/ 2 bath condo) located into a desirable part of Southern California.

It's very simple, here is the header for one sheet:# Of RentalsAddressDate BoughtYear Roof was put onCost of PropertyValue of Property 2017Value of Property 2021TaxInsuranceMortgageMaint/HOAAC FiltersRent Per MonthThen I have another sheet to keep track of any expenses for the year:# Of RentalsAddressCityJanFebMarAprMayEverything is very organized on these two sheets for the CPA every January.

They have assisted us with setting up our LLC's for our Flips and Buy and Holds. 

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Plymouth.

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.