If I weren’t selling an SEO product, it might have been perfectly acceptable to share these golden nuggets freely.

Really appreciate the golden nuggets you've all shared.

@Diana Teng there are a LOT of potential pitfalls:(So, it's vitaly important to not just find someone that you think you can trust because they tell you what you want to hear, but you find someone that their processes seem a good fit for what you want.EXAMPLE: we do BRRR Turnkeys for clients and take numerous vides we share with them - initial, worst state of any demo, when HVAC, plumbing, electrical update BEFORE walled in, before any major payouts and of course a final walk-thru video.One thing that's accurate from all the HGTV renovation/flip shows is that you should expect and plan for surprises!

DM me and I can share.

Any advice that can be shared to try and get over this hurdle to be able to expand our portfolio? 

If you dont have a great team to work with you can lose your shirt even if the house is next door to where you live... there are lots of great areas but only a limited number of great teams so our final choice has always been team driven... saying that we look for an area where there are lots of opportunities  and rental houses available in good areas using the 2 % rule  we found this in Detroit and Toledo  more then willing to share what we do and what we have learnt over the years

We have had duplexes with shared water, sewer, and trash billing, as well as shared driveways.The long term tenants act more like owner occupants, planting flowers, etc. and in some cases neighbors think that they are the owners. 

I'd love to connect and share how I could possibly be beneficial.

I appreciate the willingness of you and everyone else to share!

Be upfront about your goals during interviews to find a good fit.Broker's Share of Commissions:Yes, brokers generally take a portion of any commission you earn, even if it's from a property you purchase for yourself.