Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

You can't go to Vegas and expect to be reimbursed for your gambling losses.

I'm a Michigan native looking to move back to start my portfolio but I haven't really spent too much time in Detroit and would love to hear people's experiences.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Rong, how has your experience been?

There are certain things that require experience that DIYers just can't get right or spend way too much time trying to do.

So far, it’s going really well, and I’m glad we made the shift.For me, the decision wasn’t about issues with self-managing but more about freeing up time and mental space to focus on the next steps in our investing journey.Curious to hear others’ experiences as well!

I feel like my "circle of people" really needs an expansion and improvement and I want someone with more experience in the field I want to be in to really help me gain myself to success!

Hiring a property management company with experience in the markets you're considering can be a game-changer.Have you identified which markets you want to invest in?

I'm looking to not only share my experiences but also offer my services to those who might need them.