Did you self manage or use a Property Management Company? 

I don't have a lot of confidence that those numbers are true (10 DOSC for him, a few dozen for his students), considering the source. 

I’m currently going through the process of getting a HELOC and feel confident we’d be able to fund a purchase using that but using PML has ultimately been a goal of mine and would like to incorporate it into one of these purchases if possible. 

Have you considered using a self-directed IRA to invest rather than cashing it out? 

@Ketch BaysStarting small in a cash-flowing market is a smart way to gain experience and build confidence without overextending yourself financially.

I'm confident if the Bomberos were not already on site the entire campo including our property would have burned down. 

Traveling in Malta and now in Florence Italy for new years.  About an 8 hour time difference but our alarm systems are 24/7.  Got an alarm the other night.  Called our local sheriff department.  They called back about...

Does anyone know a property manager that supports small self-storage rentals in addition to residential rentals?

I believe their is a strategy here to acquire, stablize and liquidate along the way to build a self funding cash machine.  

And most regret it.I'll make the opposite case: it is VERY hard to screw up when buying i.e. a duplex in good condition in a desirable neighborhood and either self-manages or hire a quality PM to manage.To any new investor who is reading this: In real estate cost and risk have an inverse relationship.