When vetting sponsoring brokers, think about both the support they offer and how they align with your investing goals.

Get that management company nailed down now, as they should have better marketing strategies so you can take those off your hands, and it allows you and the management company to align and manage expectations from day one. 

Most importantly, choose a market that aligns with your goals!

Thoroughly analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to ensure property cash flows align with your goals.

Ultimately, it's a lot of hoops to jump through and the cost may not necessarily be aligned with your plans. 

@Travis Biziorek you & I are aligning more & more it seems:)What do you all think of my latest "cut & paste" advice below?

If you find a deal that aligns with your budget and goals, don't dismiss single-family homes with basement rental potential either.

Memphis has a pretty affordable housing market and tends to offer solid rental yields, which might align well with your goals

So, are your expectations in alignment with what you own?

Hence, it is not aligned with my objective.