I wanted to reach out and share some insights regarding property management tools, especially since you're looking to set the foundation for your operations in this new venture.Transitioning from spreadsheets to dedicated property management software can significantly enhance efficiency.

Personally I would hone your savings, save buckets of cash, adjust to a supper frugal life style and go it alone.

@Dan HeuscheleYes it different from one to another, their spending habit, current bills, being able to keep up with the same lifestyle.

If you spend way more than that, and have correspondingly fancier cars/homes/lifestyles, your emergency fund will need to swell to match the lifestyle.The point, I think, is to work very hard to put yourself in a position where you are several thousands of dollars per month in the black (saving or accumulating several thousand dollars per month), NOT including stuff that is inaccessible or that you do not plan to use for non-ermergencies like home equity and/or retirement.

These few things will help guide you to investments that fit in your goals and lifestyle.  

The best part of this is each sponsor has a different style, which further enhances and acclerates your learning.

I'd like to keep hacking for as many years as my lifestyle allows.

Death, divorce, kids, separations, bankruptcies, desire to sell, disagreements, huge profits, huge losses, life changes, lifestyle changes, and probably plenty more curveballs.Friend going thru some of this now.   

In my opinion, it is Lifestyles Unlimited that is getting the black eye from this.  

This is assuming you bring added value and enhance the management of the property.