Also, a good CPA to help you set up your books with allowable expense categories and to answer specific questions.

Depends on what your buying criteria is - budget, ROI, neighborhood class, etc all need to be considered.

Speaking of which, I'm sure we'd all like to know the specific company policy regarding beers and barbecue when an investor is passing through town :P

I'm just a regular investor wandering around in the wilderness trying to find a solution that works for my specific needs, and I'm reporting out what I'm seeing.

The hardest are when it's a one-lane driveway for a multi because then the tenants have to work together.I think you specifically have learned how to work out some kinks from house hacking and being on-site first before you were off-site.

@Kerry Baird what about heloc for downpayment on a higher budget (higher reward) project funded by HM?

I track the statistics for the multifamily and rental market here and publish a monthly newsletter specifically geared toward investors. 

If it’s easier to use and the $100 a month is within your budget it may be worth it.

I should have been more specific as everyone was jumping to Austin Texas.

If yes, then aim for a specific avatar and nail it!