https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/1171472-pep-...I think this is most recent bp thread on lane Kawaoka PEP fund etc

@Nicholas Nakamurain order to be successful, you will need to build a network on the ground in Ohio with people you know and trust. buying a random property on the MLS in unknown condition based on other people looking at it, and putting it under management with people you have never met, will not work, and you will lose money.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...so - what's your plan? 

My parameters were that I did not want to add more than 2-3 employees, I did not want to give up control over the u;to are yes - no investment decision, and I didn’t want my position to become a full time job.  

Check out the chart showing the fast rent growth and declining rent growth cities, which could help inform your decision on growth markets. 

Making INFORMED decisions. 

During my Longmont deal, I realized how important it was to have someone who not only brought resources to the table but also shared the workload and decision-making.

These are difficult decisions.

If someone get's laid off, it takes a few months before they make a big life decision on what's next.

This reduces your interest burden without fully tying up your cash.Ultimately, the right decision depends on your risk tolerance, long-term goals, and current financial position.

What other people get is immaterial to your decision.