Everyone wants to brag and spout off about how well they've done and which strategy is the yellow brick road to success.

As I've come to terms with this I have taken the last five months to regroup and really think about the future which brings me to my post and what I'd like to get the communities opinion on.I successfully negotiated and acquired one of my duplexes in 2017 that I nearly have paid off (note balance is $54k, property value $230k).

We've had some success recovering money owed, and we've seen it on credit reports.Recently a former tenant attempted to co-sign for another prospective tenant.

If anyone has an end lender that has successfully closed a handful occupied padsplit loans and can underwrite based off actual padsplit rents I would really appreciate an intro.

The S&P 500 has that inflation adjusted "average" of 8% annual return, compounded WHEN drip back all dividends, and IF it performs as it has previous 30 years. 

Always research local regulations before investing.The Importance of a Local Investment TeamA knowledgeable local team is essential for success.

. $250mnth is not good performance.

If these homes were such great investments, they would keep them for their own portfolio.When you purchase an investment, calculate your returns based on actual performance.

I manage my own portfolio and have worked as a PM for a very successful individual but have never considered managing other peoples properties.

Quote from @Frank Pyle: My client recently purchased a home with a hard money loan and have successfully rehabbed it for use as an Airbnb rental.