Will they let me be the captain of the ship, or micromanage as the owner of the ship?

I see the shipyard, amazon shipping facility, and the new racetrack (if its ever built) being the key drivers to the growth.

Although I've never done any house hacking, I'm still used to the idea that when you need to get something done, you just go ahead and do it.In Rural America, you are the captain of your own ship, even if your "ship" is a row boat in a duck pond.

AN experienced investor running a tight ship could also perform better than the next investor decreaseing his/her average expense ratios.

That can sink your ship pretty quickly.

It sounds like the freedom to captain your own ship is your most important criteria for your future broker. 

We have over 100 section 8, Belmont, or some form of assistance units.It’s a good idea if you are running a tight ship, your properties are properly updated, you have a good maintenance system, and you can pass inspection.Thanks hey require extra effort on paperwork, and some due diligence and follow up with agencies to get the funds coming in.After that you have guaranteed income.

In the PHX/Scottsdale market, the ship has been sailing away for a while.

I gained some knowledge over the weekend, but like you, wasn’t ready to invest $20K into the mentor ship.

This is the best way to gain it quickly.You can gain competence by reading, studying, and researching, but nothing beats actually steering the ship through a project or endeavor and seeing the results of the voyage unfold.The more competent you are, the more often and consistently you will make winning moves and decisions.Right along competence is confidence.Without confidence, it doesn’t matter how competent you are.