You must analyze all the data (size of properties, # of properties of each size, location of best producers, regulations, # building permits for that size issued in the last year)3.

Investing in real estate is a lot easier when you don't have health issues, look and feel great, and have tons of energy. 

There are many ways to make money in real estate, but few are as relatively easy and low budget as small multi-family properties.

I have seen these terrible scams they are running now that a lot of people have so much equity in there home but after Covid I’d imagine many people have credit issues but these company pretend like they are giving you access to equity in your home but they are actually buying your home and renting it back to you.

I can't relate to that so I'd suggest doing what you need to do 

This is how I would think about it:Am I in a (relatively) Strong or Weak financial position. 

A common issue in the smokies log cabins is no caulking at the outside base of the tub/shower and along the bathroom base boards.

I want to make sure my property is getting managed well and everything is taken care of such that I minimize vacancy and other tenant issues that would add additional cost and headache, but I haven't ever heard about PM fees being this high.

And it would be your SDIRA issuing checks, not you. 

In related news, I used DR Horton’s mortgage company when buying a new property 3-4 months ago.