Did you also always have 25% equity in your properties at the beginning of your career, or was that something you evolved into as time went on?

It has since evolved into a home grown solution (mostly in C/C++).  

In addition, millenials are coming into their own in a big way, and while most plan on owning eventually, they make up a big part of the tenant base, with more leaving home and coming online as renters soon (http://urbanland.uli.org/economy-markets-trends/evolving-housing-preferences-millennials/).

@ Tim Saboha you must not have ever read any of the previous lazy landlord postsThe series is mostly dedicated to the novice DIY person Strategizing how to tackle jobs that are do able but can seem dauntingThe first where I painted one of the same houses that I am now considering farming out.The lazy in lazy landlord is tongue in cheek.Although I am prepared to do what I can in a property as I acquire more It becomes less efficient So the series evolves as my business model evolvesPerhaps I will paint some and not othersAnother thing to consider A great painter can make a house look stellar where as a novice can make it look quite cheapI have an extremely high standardMy apartments usually are the best in town for the money.My profile pic is my latest apartment By the way I did the floors.So don't take me too seriously In just doing my part to share my experiences in he forums 

Then I did a little research, and at least according to Evolve's article here, he's right.

Like what the products or structure/rate looked like when you started and how it evolved into more and more creative portfolio products/blanket loans/or other along the way?

It is therefore crucial to master these skills on a smaller scale while the stakes are lower before attempting to evolve to the next level.

I've heard good and bad things about companies like Evolve.

The inverter warranty is generally 15-20 years, plus the technology is evolving quick.

There are vacasa, manorshare, evolve, turnkey, to name a few.Good luck!