I found it through my realtor, who introduced me to the owner who had a number of auction investment properties in her portfolio.

I found it through my realtor, who introduced me to the owner who had a number of auction investment properties in her portfolio.

however it is rare you get a fire after all the homes we have had I think we have had maybe 3.. when I had my big rental portfolio I was just about to go to self insurance.. at 200 to 300 homes in the low value asset areas self insurance for fire becomes very cost effective when its private equity and no bank.  

If you have access to such opportunities in your network, then you have the potential to grow your savings more successfully than in a conventional portfolio. 

I've been trying to get good deals over the last year or so to continue and grow my portfolio and passive income, but the markets I'm looking in have been overheated and good deals are scarce.

I visit Oahu every year to check on my properties, optimize processes, meet fellow investors, and work on my tan ;)Besides my Oahu rental portfolio, I have invested in over 15 private placements/'syndications" passively over the last few years.

I have had the same portfolio pretty much for the past 8 years and looking to grow using my Helocs.

There certainly are variances, but if you look at a 5-10 year snapshot of most portfolios, you will see the overhead usually ranges from 45%-55% when you have actual numbers for vacancy, maintenance, and capex.

My portfolio is split about 50/50 between real estate and paper assets.

There were three that struck my eye based on their type of portfolio being offered .