I've self-financed deals my deals, financed them with a HELOC and used third party lenders as well.

When I was self managing, I turned over units in days rather than weeks/months and had reasonable contractors. 

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Yes, people see the low price tag on these self-service options (there are a few more being marketed here, not going to put them on blast) and ignore CPA guidance to go with in person option and it is now coming back to haunt them.

The current real estate environment that we've been in for the past several years hasn't presented any opportunities for deals like this.Because of the above bullet point, my real estate folio is kicking off a ton of profit each year which is fully taxable at ordinary income rates for me with federal plus state that means 42%From day one we've always self-managed everything, and built a great team of sub’s and handymen in every area, so that I’ve never had to do any labor.

People who are involved in anything tend to have an overinflated sense of self, ego and importance.

@Jonathan Vinas Operating a self-managed STR in North NJ or the Catskills is feasible with careful planning.

I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should be closing on a small 'cabin campground' with 10 cabins nearby that will also be operated as STRs. 

This client was transferred to me by another PM in our company because her portfolio is maxed out and she doesn't have capacity to take on more properties.This client had been self-managing a short-term SFR for the past several years and recently converted it to LTR.

I'm in a position to be able to buy what I want, and being new, I am hoping to leverage the group's experience and avoid the headaches one creates for one's self.