You may also want to make sure you have an operating agreement in place so it's easier for all partners to be on the same page.You will want to reach out to a CPA and attorney to make sure all this is set up correctly.

Tenant management was actually easier because I had more control! 

Of course, technology has been created, and will continue to be created, that will make home buyers' quest for property easier if they choose to go-it-alone, but the fact is, the technology that we have today provides insight that is far too generic to be considered "valuable" in my opinion.It all comes down to 2 things for me:1.

Hi, I currently have a property that I’ve bought a few years back with my brothers but was financed by just myself (It was easier to get the loan that way).

How you find them is based on your goals and your target market. 

And to be honest, it seemed easier when I didn't live so close.

If the tenant really insists on taking care of it, I don't think there should be any problem but it is just easier if you can control your expenses

Does anyone know a solid BP Podcast that can help me as I begin to target probates and marketing to probates?

(He also said it's easier to get into real estate this way because a lot of construction companies already have the market saturated). 

Let me know if you want to chat further about this or if you want me to set you up on email for every new MF property that comes on market in your target area.