OR partnering with teams that handle the areas I don't necessarily want to work in.So it just comes down to which side you align with more.

In any real estate investment, thorough due diligence and alignment with your investment goals are crucial.

@james wise, I suppose 2% aligns with our offer price.

Turn over is a HUGE hassle, in a large part because property mangers suck (or should we say their goals are not aligned:) ).

What I did was have coffee interviews with  a handful of multi family (commercial) realtors upon arrival and chose the one that aligned the best. 

If all the stars align, this may turn out well.

I think you need to run numbers on as many deals as possible(including having roommates in a SFR that you buy), find out what makes the most financial sense in your area, and then try to align each investment with your goals for the quality of life you are seeking and pick whichever works best.

This was perfect for us, all the planets aligned and since we had just left the escrow office and knew we would have the funds the next day so we agreed.Here is what I learned about having funds wired to you, and in turn wiring them back out again.

When you empower people and surround them with other empowered people with a passion that they feel aligned with, they get themselves in gear and motivated…whereas when you are at a job, employees do the absolute minimum to not get fired and their bosses are doing the same thing.

This would make me much more comfortable with financing because at this point I would have a tenant and a feel about how renting is going to go.The 2% rule seems to align pretty well with what I am shooting for.I really appreciate the help.