@Jackson Sincerbeaux if this is a large hedge fund that is publicly traded, then they are working with numerous brokers and wholesalers alike to find and acquire deals.

If rents fail to pace with the cost of living, your financial independence will be short-lived.Persistent: Your rental income will last a long time, you will not outlive your income.What are the consequences of buying in a city where rental rates do not outpace inflation?

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

For added perspective, Philadelphia's true class A neighborhoods trade for more than $250K per door so there's no shot you are buying true Class A or Class B buildings with your budget.

I interviewed a few financial planners with different models and the fee only was the only way they get paid without me spending money (in trades, buying insurance policies, etc.).Talk to @Michael Izbotsky.

The GC license in now way shape or form guarantees that:1) They know about the trades they are hiring for2) They know how to manage, organize, delegate during the job3) That they will be at your house making sure things get done rightI only work now with people who hold GC licenses, they are insured, AND they need to know the trades and actually be working next to the guys in the house. 

I'm not bold enough to buy real estate at negative leverage - few deals in my area (and I presume, Manhattan), are trading at "Cap Rates" greater than 7%. 

It’s a trade-off between saving on interest with the hard money loan and the additional closing costs.

I am a contractor by trade and understand the costs/processes to build, but I am lacking in how to determine a proper sale price with little data. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.