And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.1) Holdfolio isn't a match for me, personally (due to not enough experience, skin in the game, etc).

Did you put in the carpet when all the properties in the comps you pulled are selling with luxury vinyl..

If we do a full rebuild, are retail shops the most profitable? 

The mortgage and property taxes use up most of the income from rent.Don't focus on the number of rentals, focus on the quality of the rental. 

I used a heloc to purchase the first 4 rentals, so $155k of dept is wrapped up In  that until I refinance each property which have already appreciated extremely quickly given the current market. 

Often times if you lower the rate, the fees go up and vice versa.

The rental market is a dynamic environment, and one constant is change.

Inheriting it is the best option tax wise- because it gives you a step up in basis to the property's value on that date. 

Hello everyone, I have been buying properties in OR and TN and am looking to expand into NW Arkansas after reading up on landlord laws and recent growth in the area.

Last year I re-read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and I've immersed myself in learning more about real estate investing ever since.