Then what happens on paper a property looks like a cash flows very well, then when you add in vacancies repairs and life in general, they end up having to start using credit cards to pay for things and get caught into that spiral To answer your original question most real estate investors are not buying a property every year.

Just be sure to keep a close eye on rehab costs and timelines to ensure you’re getting the best return on your investment.

Or internally managed: I generally view in-house control as better, but internal PM and construction management work best at scale.  

Best of luck on your journey towards financial freedom. 

Obviously it is a very different experience than walking the property in person so any advice would be extremely helpful and appreciated.

As mentioned one of the top is being able to get a new construction investment property and own it for the best years of the properties life.  

I am particularly interested in sharing know-how's on residential real estate, rental laws, book keeping practice, and property management best practices.

Since IB has gotten so many positive remarks here, I may reconsider it, since it is weighted very high by the algorithm. 

I wish you the best of luck!

Best wishes.