Since this would be my first long term rental property do you recommend starting with a property manager from the beginning or managing the property myself.I understand that there are pros and cons to all of these scenarios, I'm just looking for various insights.

Without a deep understanding of these elements, can you underwrite a deal via an algorithm ?

After analyzing hundreds or even thousands of deals, you develop an intuitive understanding of not just the numbers but their sensitivity.

The more we understand the seller’s situation, the better we can tailor a solution that actually helps them.

I've seen many investors get burned because they failed to understand their hard money loan terms/rates, even if they did acquire what should have been a home run deal. 

I understand each comapny structure and risk and I do respect it. 

Trying to understand what multi family rentals are and learning how I can invest or convince myself to invest into it or learn more on this topic to understand this is not my path.

-Find a stellar lender who understands everything about the VA entitlements and how to maximize and scale using it.

According to JP Morgan, the fact that the 10-year treasury has not moved lower than where it was during the first cut is very odd, as when looking at the last seven cutting cycles of the Fed, the 10-year treasury was below where it was when the Fed began cutting 100 days after the first Fed cut 100% of the time.

As far as I understand, as I am living in it, I was able to get cheaper down payment options.