It's not hard to self manage from a distance, but it's not for everyone either.St.

Self-employed and loans are a challenge...

@Mary JayFurthermore...you need to re-assess your self.

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I would suggest researching what market you wish to invest in and also which asset class or strategy (multi-family, retail space, self storage etc.).

I’m self managing.

The location sells it self.

I’m self employed and do cabinetry for a living and am savvy with a lot of other construction areas.

I want to buy and hold a duplex or triplex rental property somewhere in the Los Angeles, CA area.A little about me: I'm a self employed equipment leasing broker, and have been since 2012.