A couple of years ago there was an excellent long article on BP about all the things to look for and ask when interviewing property managers. 

Excellent! 

At this point, I would recommend having a line of credit to cover these things so you don't have money sitting in the bank doing nothing when it could be put to work.I have 33 units, no debt except for mortgages, and excellent income.

Excellent framework for growing our portfolios

With your renovation background, you're well-positioned to excel in house flipping.

Fast forward 20 years: I now have money in the bank, excellent credit, live modestly on my own, and run a business that’s doing well.Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to save much for retirement during most of my life.

BiggerPockets is an excellent resource to kickstart your real estate journey.I recommend that you take the time to define your financial goals and always keep learning.From insightful podcasts and informative blog posts to interactive forums and detailed guides, BiggerPockets provides a comprehensive suite of resources designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the market.

Bigger pockets calculators or make your own in excel/ google sheets

Typically, the investors I work with purchase properties in their personal names and then quit-claim the title into their LLC after the deed has been recorded.Markets like OKC, Memphis, and Little Rock offer some excellent, affordable growth opportunities, and I’d be happy to chat with you to explore these options further.

I’m ideally looking to buy that first property in San Diego.Thanks The best way to beat the price of the San Diego market is STR or by the room rentals in an excellent location.