I know too many of them who attended every seminar, talked to every CPA and attorney in town, read all the books - yet, they have only done 2 deals in 3 years.Without a solid business plan or, better yet, some early experience under your belt, any conversation you would have with professionals will be very broad and generic.

Frankly, it is none of the City's business if I, a new home buyer, want the wood trim in my basement to be unpainted. 

Only works with solid credit, the PMI carriers currently won't touch this if you're FICO isn't strong.

I would like to build a portfolio of BRRRR properties (SFH or duplexes) in solid B class neighborhoods with good schools and low risk for longterm buy and holds with the possibility of modest future growth (home value & rents). 

I think the money would better be spent on another property or siding...My wood siding is starting to show its age and in some places falling off :( 

PM-ing is a solid business, but if the economy downturns and evictions and vacancies go up, then it'll be a little harder to fill units as a PM.

They still generate a solid $500 per month in cash flow.

I have a couple theories:* Solid leadership, but of course lots of other companies have that. * Premium segment, but there are other competitorsI was thinking of starting my own firm but I have other talents where it could be used more profitable.I feel they're basically the JPMorgan of turnkey investing.Anyone have any ideas?

That's a solid price range, but as for areas it really depends on what kind of properties you are wanting.

This involves investing using solid criteria and fundamentals, not speculating or relying on appreciation or rent growth, and of course solid cash flow.