Not trying to exclude people, but wanting a group where folks have experience and a level of success, but also might be experiencing some growing pains or just want more.  

r 2.5 a if that is the zone is a pain in the butt It took me over 2 years and a lot of frustration to get 3 homes approved.. this city is very very difficult for those type of things..

I feel your pain, I'm currently under contract and the Seller agent and attorney are both horrible at what they do.

I did that once and without sharing my pain from that I will simply say I will NEVER do that again.

It sounds great in theory until your underwater, with no tools, no oxygen, and a mouth with sharp teeth wide open ready to snatch you up.If the possibility to partner with someone immediately, who you trust, and knows what they're doing...I'd say walk away.

You said it best yourself, you don't know what you don't know, so talk about what you do - your current situation; including any frustrations/pains or particular needs you may have.

The biggest impact from rates won't be on an individual deal, it'll be the painful trickle down effect of shrinking margins on large debt holders.

But along with that comes stuff like you have to have regular meetings and record the minutes, etc. it’s a pain, and you have to do it if you want to make sure the S Corp can’t be pierced.

This has been n absolutely painful experience. 

I fear being a PM in California with how eviction laws favor tenants and, should a vacancy arise, those mortgage payments would be pretty painful to absorb, especially with minimal cash flow.