When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

A solid lender, contractor, and property manager can make or break your first few deals.What strategy are you leaning toward first—flipping, BRRRR, or buy-and-hold?

The #1 reason why landlords fail - according to the American Apartment Owners' Assn - is failure to manage to the lease. 

I don't even need a management company.

On paper, a restaurant manager with a 740, may appear stable, but is it more stable than say a medical tech in healthcare with a 640, with less or equal time on their jobs?

I was wondering how people managed to scale their businesses faster.

-- sort of depends where you live and if you want to invest out of state / have the ability to manage a team remotely, the best out of state investors are very active in managing their teams.

I'm with a third-party Property Management all over Houston managing a little over 300 Single-family or Small Multi-unit rentals!!

It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.

That said, here is how I would proceed...For some background, I used to run an STR management company in SATX and we peaked at about 35 properties under management.