Also I shopped very frugal, I would buy a lot of material wholesale or through auctions, and also I had the ability to buy from a former employer, a manufactured housing factory, that was also a huge savings for me.I had to do this deal this way.

If you position yourself on the outer edge of that moving path of progress, there could be opportunities for STR/MTR/LTR all in the same neighborhood, which gives you that desired strong pivot-ability.  

Your points about passive investors, risk and ability to "create" value are right on point.  

This deal showcased our ability to maximize returns with minimal investment, highlighting the strength of our partnership and our commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting, having a reliable and efficient property manager can make all the difference in the success of your rental properties.Here are a few key traits I've found important, but I'd love to hear your insights and experiences:- Communication Skills- Organizational Abilities- Knowledge of the Local Market.- Problem-Solving Skills- Proactive Maintenance- Financial ManagementWhat other qualities do you think are essential for a property manager?

Your ability to be honest about your investment, and be honest about your positive and negative actions, tells me that you would have a VERY successful career investing in real property.  

It also plays a role in how some of the people here made it big, but you now question their ability.That guy who has his face all over ODC basically has shown that he's got no real ability, he was pure luck.

How do they operate to give you high confidence in their ability? 

There are different variables that go into it but you have the ability to buy a duplex, triplex, or quadplex with your VA loan with no money down and become an instant landlord.

There is now essentially no benefit to obtaining a second home loan over an investment property loan, except for the ability to do 10% down rather than 15% (minimum for investment properties).This info is all related to Conventional mortgage financing.