Market demographicsYou never know how grumpy a field agent auditing you will be. 

I don't know your entire situation, careers, commutes, etc., so only you can decide what fits your budget and your lifestyle best.  

I buy rental properties because I love the process and the hours I put in do not adversely affect my W2 career/time with my family which I enjoy even more.Find your WHY and then get that first deal done.

A matter of fact, I had one a decade ago, a full IRS field audit, and passed owing $0.Eventually I want to have a couple hundred properties, and more installment sales.

Looking forward to making some great progress in this side of my career, make new friends and growing together.

AS a HML I have seen this play out with investors that drink the sub too coolaid and are simply not financially capable to handle issues when things go sideways.I have also personally bought over 100 sub to deals in my career..

If you teach BRRR I would love to see how someone can teach construction management outside of the field and understand scopes of work, contract negotiations, permitting and dealing with contractorsWhat does the proforma look like and schedule of values?

The day I went from having a ton of Agents to not having Agents was the greatest day in my career.

As with any investment PML does carry risk, so investors must weigh their own personal goals and risk appetites against the returns.Long term (after that career of investing you mentioned) I see myself going more heavily into the PML/ LP route.

My Story: When I first started my journey in real estate investing, I was primarily focused on my military career.