Quote from @Daniel Windingstad: Quote from @Obed Calixte: Some people have the personality, processes and systems & time to self manage, some do not.

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Less commonly, I’ve seen investors prioritize the 70% rule when evaluating deals.With so many different benchmarks out there, I’m curious—what metrics do you personally prioritize when analyzing deals?

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.

We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

He never picks the student that just wants to earn $x / month in passive cash-flow.  

The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn. 

@Antoine Black  In general, yes, it goes off your personal credit. 

If you have no idea what is going on with this capital call, then the bias should be "no" until you understand what is going on and believe that is the best possible use of your hard earned cash.