It is an entirely online business that has garnered a great reputation and a lot of my business comes from referrals and word of mouth.

The good news is, you can choose how you react to the ups and downs.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

In nicer areas where you've got a better tenant pool the section 8 hassle isn't really worth the extra legwork when you have so many higher quality applicants to choose from.

Even if it was legal you run several risks.  1) You would permanently damage your reputation in an industry where reputation is vital to get deals.   2) You risk major tax implications related to large capital gains.  3) Comps are not solely based on on the units you want them to be based on.  4) Even if this hypothetical plan worked exactly as you laid out you would be extremely over leveraged and underwater on the other units as you pulled out falsely inflated equity. 

Would be happy to connect and hear why you choose Milwaukee. 

Remote rehab for someone with no experience is about as risky as it comes.MI  will take good care of you.. better to get REAL returns than paper returns that never pan out.or jump into a long distance rehab only to have the contractor walk off with your  money and materials or both.once you get some experience you may want to choose that path.or there are companies that will do the BRRR but very few and you have to pick the right one .. 

Does a landlord in San Jose, CA  have the right to charge a fee if I choose to remain living at the property on a Month to Month basis? 

Can anyone share reviews if this website is reputable?

No matter who you choose interview them very closely, make sure they are NARPM credentialed, fully licensed and have a ton of experience because there is no substitute for experience in the PM business.