Ideally you would shoot for as high as possible 2% being the golden number.If you want to be a investor you will need to spend a few months researching finances, income properties, investing etc.

I realize this business is all about relationships, longevity, grit, ideally fulfillment and am willing to put in the work.

I still remember finding out about this "Lead Certification for Maryland State" a real pain and costly but it keeps people safe we hope . 

@Tony C. remember the advice: "Don't bet long term with short term money." 

With scenario 2 you can do a cash out refi on your current units and take that money to acquire more units...ideally utilizing the BRRRR strategy so you can keep growing faster and faster.

If I am remembering this wrong I apologize.

Ideally, 1 person would come in and make us an offer, but we'd probably get a better price if we sold them to individuals who specialize collecting in the different areas.

I know good neighborhoods grow faster and higher, but the negative is gonna kill me, remember I am on a salary income, this is just a side investment, it cannot be too big and heavy on me !!

I need to remember this.

Remember you have to get 5 no to get to the yes so just keep asking and going to the county or city until they provide you with what your looking for.