Hey EvanI prefer hands off but I know that 2 heads are better than one.

Where we see most people struggle is they are successful in having up to a handful of properties which can be managed, but when they try and scale they realize:1.

Second: decide how "hands on" you will be.- are you able to diy?

It’s not about chaining yourself to a rigid model; it’s about giving yourself a reliable starting point, so when the next tempting deal in Phoenix’s midtown corridor pops up, you know it fits into your broader strategy rather than just hoping it’ll magically work out.At the end of the day, nobody’s going to knock on your door and hand you a neatly packaged portfolio.

However, if both are desirable and available in your market, I would definitely choose smaller multifamily (1-4 units) hands down. 

The only thing I would say in a area that is cheap is flip it wash your hands of it ASAP .

Appreciation on the other hand is the biggest piece of the real estate pie.

The BRRRR strategy is doable for a newer investor, but it requires a lot of effort, consistency, and hands-on involvement—it's not exactly a passive way to invest.Whichever route you choose, if you're taking on the bulk of the work to analyze deals and select the best ones, it’s important to ensure your partnership reflects the time and energy you’re putting in.

The very next morning, he was at the seller’s property with a contract in hand.

We own and manage quite a few in that zip code and have had great success. 38109 on the other hand is a very challenged zip code so it makes investing tough.