@Yang Zeng Welcome to the Bigger Pockets.As you can see in my profile, my business and hub is in San Diego, not far from you, but all our investments for myself and my clients are in well performing markets in the Midwest.We specially in this out-of-state- approach that really requires more than just the properties.I agree that you should keep a reserve and not spend all your funds but I could help you with 6 properties that would pay you about $5K/ month in cash flow or $60K/year based on your available funds while having about $100K reserve.I like to help you see the performance difference between our area in CA and the Midwest.

Going solo may offer potentially lower costs and more control but brings challenges like time-consuming coordination, potential delays, and warranty complexities.

Welcome to my weekly take, A Skeptical Real Estate Dude, coming at you live from Nashville, TN.

Rise of Resident-Owned Communities (ROCs): Tenants are banding together to purchase their parks, seeking to control their housing costs and community future.

Hi Devon, Welcome to the BP Forum!

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Hi Sarah, welcome to BiggerPockets! 

Any suggestions on pulling this off without sinking under $$ in MB welcome! 

Welcome to the world of real estate investing!

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