The larger the units the better, acquiring portfolios are most efficient.

I would like to invest in Ohio, for instance but need a portfolio lender given the size of the loan(s) (under $40k).  

John wants to de-risk his portfolio, eliminate debt and downsize.

It’s not terrible advise if you read into what I meant .Im just telling the fella where the money is all going .hard to save for that next investment when your giving your profit out to everybody and their brother  wouldn’t you agree .I understand your point ,there’s a scale to the management but if you are just getting into RE sometimes self management helps you bring in more cash flow therefore allowing you to add to your portfolio . 

@Jhanel Wilson Is that for conforming/conventional loans or private/portfolio loans?

Strangely enough there are plenty of multifamily properties and cash flowing portfolios available in the area.

Yup, I run a $50M portfolio.

Then I have dry capital to rinse/wash/repeat as my portfolio grows.  

Ideally with RE knowledge and their own portfolio.

You've been doing something right.A lot of the baby boomers who invested and are now selling their portfolios are selling packages of properties with owner financing.