Also, consider the impact on your liquidity—ensure you won’t need that cash elsewhere during the project.Off-Market Deals: These can offer better margins.

Which is more cost effective/efficient. 

By posting a notice, you maintain control while ensuring expectations are clear and legal.By the way, I don't recommend an exact 30-day notice and then dealing with prorated rent.

The price was based on our SDE, and the multiple was driven by increased operational efficiency and brand/positive reviews.

Cash flow is important of course, but so is appreciation, so I want to ensure I have a balance of both.

You should also check to ensure they have Errors & Omissions insurance, Fidelity Bond coverage, and a Financial Institution Blanket Bond.Some are more consultative and advisory and provide guidance, while others are just processors. 

As always, shop around and compare terms to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

High-demand, high-growth areas like San Diego naturally amplify this effect.On top of that, managing fewer high-value properties here—like a 4-unit in San Diego—has been much simpler and more efficient than managing 10–20 properties in lower-cost markets with higher capex and slower rent and value appreciation.Many beginner investors, however, lack a firm grasp of basic real estate finance.

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

@Francisco Ruiz ensure that if you are obtaining financing, you ask/ensure with your lender that they do not have any issues with the fact that the property you are acquiring may appraise as "rural."