Tenants will not object to a slightly higher rent if the value you offer is worth it.

I'm curious of thoughts out there regarding buying a few good quality properties and focus on debt paydown and highest and best (HABU) vs. accumulating mass quantity of rentals.

Lender guidelines will vary when it comes to ownership % requirements between partners where the objective is to have a non-borrowing partner.I would strongly recommend working with a mortgage broker that understands your loan structuring goal. 

No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

BP is a great place to learn from the experiences of others and form genuine connections with other investors around the country.I'm a born-and-raised North Jersey investor and Realtor up in Bergen County, so I'd be happy to connect and chat about you and your investment objectives.

This means inspection objections, seller concessions, seller repairs, etc.Now that the market has softened sellers are more willing to consider FHA, so you should take advantage of this opportunity.

Because of our partnership-minded relationships with investors and desire to see each win and obtain their respective objectives, our clients often share their deal numbers and rehab budgets.

It's quality information and quality members.Yes this business requires Time; education; consistency; Follow ups; etc; but it does not require anyone to fork over $20-40K on Mentoring (esp if you're just getting started).I think a lot of us get caught in information overload and analysis paralysis; along with a few doses of the shiny object syndrome.Find someone that's actually doing the business in your area and see how you can help them help you.

It is all about what your end goal/objectives are.

I've been a decent land lord but reflecting on things where I've caught myself chasing after every shiny object.