Right now, you may be looking at it as scalable, but assembling a team without a track record is hard because some may end up being leeches.

You don't have to split it up equally in between purchases. 

To get that $10k yr you are giving up $250k tax free. ($300k has to be earned to net $250k.) so you’re looking 5 years of zero vacancy and zero capex to break even.

So if you discount a small amount to get rolling, that is something that can work, but don't want to stay low for long.You will start to get the dregs staying at your place and they can do some real damage to the place.

Keeping clean records from day one really helps when tax season rolls around.

The world of commissions has changed lately and here in Texas they keep us on our toes by rolling out new contract forms monthly.

Yes, they said due to the system getting flooded with illegals who took precedence she got rolled behind them. 

Generally speaking, with SFR or small multis, I just rely on the lease/rent roll (and some form of proof of payment; i.e. bank statements, deposit receipts, tax returns, etc.). 

And start from a position of strength rather than getting into a property right before you go back to finish up school and have no income for a year.

Looking to start a granite and counter top business and was wondering if anyone has done this?