@Allan Kyariga go to local investor meeting and network with experienced investors.

If you are not experienced with at least some of these things yourself or have someone you can talk to that you trust about these things, this experience will be a nightmare for you to take on as your first property. 

How difficult is to get a mortgage on a property that you own outright (assuming your current credit and debt to income ratio is good) and then convert it into an LLC after the mortgage is in place? 

Experienced investors for a newbie looking to have a passive income portfolio.

Find a good contractor to walk the project before buying it if you are not experienced 

So even though the communication is more personal you may end up in situations that your 1 man operation isn't equipped or experienced enough to handle.

And if you're looking for an investors agent who knows what they're talking about, I'm getting my license now (should be here in a week or so), and my broker is very experienced in Real Estate investing, from duplexes to large multi unit buildings. 

What I'm wondering is - what benefits/disadvantages have you experienced when using the same real estate company for PM and purchasing vs. separate companies?

People who are very experienced at renovations/building aren't just going to show the special sauce on what took years to learn. 

What's up bigger pockets I'm a 25 year old investor living in Canada I currently own one rental, and invested in pre built condo and work a hourly job I am hungry for knowledge and looking for ways to leverage my investments would love to hear tips from the more experienced community.