But others investors with different risk tolerances, goals and financial situations invest in the platform.2) I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

Fast forward a few years we are we financially free via house hacking and owning small businesses (leveraging our house hacks as collateral). 

I do projects all over Texas, plus in other states, but the process for permitting/approvals can vary by region. 

So advice to get the house against him and he will move out on his own is HIGHLY unlikely.  

I’ve personally gutted and rehabbed three of my own houses, and for the last three years, I’ve been hands-on managing my own rental properties.

Congrats @Emily Pena - I'm also an agent (working mostly with investors), property manager and an investor myself (currently owning 26 rental units). 

I shopped all of my state's CU last time so I only called the top few this time around, it does seem like the best way to go about things.

Do you own your own construction company? 

RPM Sunshine City and New Western are both out there, but before jumping in, ask them if they invest in their own deals, if they have real investor success stories, and if they’re giving you actual data or just hype.

But some believe condos are riskier due to potential mismanagement of the community by the HOA.As an out of state buyer seeking a low risk/maintenance LTR, are there any glaring downsides to buying and renting out a condo?