But, I'm getting mixed feelings about this topic, specifically in terms of payment.

A broker can mix and match and find local area loans with discounts, etc.

Since then I've heard mixed reviews about that company.

I do a mix of STR and MTR in Tucson ( STR for peak season around gem shows ) and MTR during the other months 

I’m told mixed fund types is ok but I’m curious if my arms-length restrictions on DIY work are imposed on the other investors by proxy.

Seeing that I currently own one 5 unit mixed use property.

Managing two properties was a bit more work, but the diversified income and growth made it worthwhile for her.Consider what's manageable for you in terms of property management and what your investment goals are..steady cash flow, long-term appreciation, or a mix of both.Feel free to dive deeper into any of this.

Also, i can tell you that advocacy in business does not mix.

You could sprinkle in some section 8 vouchers in the mix for a perfect recipe of Memphis investing! 

And on top of that, you how back end protection (assuming you buy these hypothetical future rentals right) in regards to have a strong and diversified total net equity position across your entire portfolio, as well as diversified amounts of monthly rental income that can help should there be any type of stabilization period that needs to take place if any value-add properties are in the mix.