Keep a reserve, keep track of every penny, and be smart!

Thanks for sharing that @Jerryll Noorden My super smart handsome dude.

Hi, I'm looking to install smart home devices in two of my houses.

Is it smart to make extra payments monthly to save on interest, and 4.Things I need to know about taking over a portfolio purchase .

Makes the case again for the chimney vented models based on what i call "Russian technology".

As I am researching more into REI, I was wondering if it would be a smart idea to look for deals that I could offer to a flipper and assist them in completing the project while splitting the profits to gain capital for a rental property, or if I should continue setting my sights on raising capital with a job and focus my attention on becoming good at finding rental property deals?

I was in the military, moved into a career in technology and healthcare and have recently transitioned into management consulting.I'm interested in investing in long term buy and hold 2-4 unit properties, possibly shifting to small apartment complexes in time but for now my goals are to 1.) buy 2-4 properties a year to diversify my investments in a vehicle that will outperform the S&P and 2.) have a good mix of appreciating and cash flow assetsI found Bigger Pockets by listening to Paula Pant's podcast, Afford anything but not everything. 

If you love what you do it's worth putting in the work - I've just got to find a smart way to go about it. 

Let's compare the efficiency of each others systems.Right now tell me how many leads you have gotten in the last 2 daysI am not being a smart *** I am simply trying to make a point here.This is not counting the phone calls I get I got 12 leads the last few days.

PM for us small guys is a tough go...if you own less than 30-units (example), you won't receive the attention of the larger or institutional investors...Columbus was just named top real estate market in the country...things are jumping here...most PM's won't even enter zip codes they perceive as risky or not worth their time because they don't have to...they can set their own fees now, but it's breeding competition...as the market peaks here and out-of-state dollars continue to roll in, you'll see a few companies emerge with more competitive rates...the alternative is to leverage technology and self-manage...Aside from that, it's just a matter of vetting the 200 PM companies in town until you find the right one.