@Jeremy Torres, if you make decisions based on how you "feel" things with go you're bound to have issues.

This report contains information solely based on the small multifamily (3-10 units), large multifamily (11+ units) and duplexes (2 units) within the Reno area.

We've gotten loans from banks on properties based on their market rent.

The way we search for properties today is based on value, calculating cap rate, looking at AVMs and mortgage rates, etc.

I'm currently based in New York City, and after watching a few friends enter into real estate from a few different angles, I started to dive into researching the industry recently.I'm a 2x entrepreneur, building companies in both the creative and fintech space (as a side project I also created a non-profit during COVID to support the restaurant industry).

Successful investors often diversify their strategies based on the specific circumstances of each investment.

Buy in turning areas with economic bases. 

Their portfolio page had a project that I was familiar with and based on what I knew I didn't think they could have been involved with it.

Any feed back based on your experience so far would be appreciated. 

I make sure to pay him within the week of the work, and make sure to file the invoices away for reference and taxes.In my opinion this is the best option, since you never know how much you will use him/her in one months time, they should be paid per job bases; however, the busier you get you can bring them on as a retained handyman.