How many properties do you think you need to live comfortably? 

We screened 3 different property management companies and selected the one we felt most comfortable with.

When it comes to multifamily you should go as big as you can based on your financials, experience and comfort level.

Wife stopped working after our 3rd child so she could stay home.

My child's school and the entire state of WA is now shutdown for min 6 weeks (probably more). 

China is not averse to warring against their own population as we see what has happened in Hong Kong, and the “one child” policies.

I am interested in connecting my investing with a double-bottom line objective - helping others too. I also see an opportunity to make an attractive return with the right team. Looking for a property management compan...

You may be required to put up more money in the beginning until they are comfortable working with you.

It took me a long time to find a contractor who would give me a bid that was at the level of detail that I felt comfortable with, and the more they worked on the bid the higher the price rose...By the time the contractor's bid was finished, the rehab was going to be just under $100,000. 

He did not feel comfortable signing the contract, he said he didn't know enough about it...