I still self manage but I include a management fee of 10% I pay to myself along with my owner's monthly draw from profits.I'm not a big time player, but we're now doing well enough that if I lost my day job, we could live okay.Going forward, I'm looking at moving in more full rehabs in B hoods so we can get cash flow and appreciation. 

Post 10x more craigslist adds, post marketplace ads on biggerpockets, go to REIAS and collect business cards and look for the real players.

Why do we protect investors from themselves, but we don't protect gamblers and lottery players from themselves? 

If NYC has the names/addresses of people - then they stand a greater chance of being penalized.From my understanding - NYC has already been penalizing those that the city has been deeming big players in the airbnb business and mostly let go of the small fish.

You'd be better off contacting big to medium size players in your local market to see if you can help them in exchange for shadowing.

Escaping the self Employment Trap - Victor ChengThe ideal team player - great for when you need to start hiring to grow your business Books often recommended by othersThe E mythThink and Grow RichRich Dad Poor DadMillionaire real estate Investor by Gary Keller

Players still need a coach at each base.

@David OlsonI am in no way an expert at this but I believe when you are making a cash purchase the main team players are:Attorneys, Title Company, Inspector and Appraiser (occasionally)Attorneys: Using legalese to get the purchase contract in writing Title Company: Perform due diligence to make sure there are no liens against the propertyInspector: You already covered thatAppraiser: To determine the price of the property at its current state and after repair value.

Professional basketball player here who has a ton of time in the offseason.

Professional basketball player here who has a ton of time in the offseason.