Before you know it, the whole portfolio is paid off by age 65-70, and you’ve got financial freedom without relying on Social Security.

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Also I’m curious, though: do you have strategies you rely on to keep projects on schedule, especially with contractors?

I think LTR vs MTR is very area specific and would rely on the expertise of the local agents!

Does the market really want nearly uniform full-service brokerage service (often of varying quality)?

The course heavily relies on cold calling and emailing, which hasn't been effective for me as a novice.I'm considering a different approach, such as arbitrage, as it seems more accessible for a beginner.

It varies a lot depending on install method, regional area, heck even a specific properties weather exposure. 

The screening process is crucial because tenant quality can vary widely, even under the Section 8 program.

You can file paperwork yourself or as others have stated, hire an attorney.Typically, you'll want to have a notarized affidavit filed or writ of possession issued and signed by a judge.This can vary from jurisdictions so if you are unfamiliar with how to move forward it may be best to consult legal counsel.Legal counsel will typically cost in the low thousands after filing fees, processing fees, attorney fees, court costs, etc.

Though fee schedules vary by company, generally speaking, you'll pay more up front for checkbook control and less over time, since the full custodial companies will have transaction fees not to mention the red tape of going through the custodian for all transactions.