Nothing to say it's impossible, but on average you'd do just as good (with index funds, etc) if you are in it for the long game-obviously if you are in it purely for the cash flow and immediacy of funds coming into bank account consistently- with a tax shield in place, then disregard.

If they sell you a property and then sign you off to a third-party PM, that's another team you need to vet, and means the TK company has less skin in the game (ie once you close, their work is done).They should have solid, data-backed answers to your questions at-the-ready.

@Franklin Marte, first of all, I love that you're up to a big game.

Back in January I figured I would pull out some equity out of my current house I live in. I

Investors are better off losing the deal than getting into a situation where major repairs come as a surprise after the fact.Likewise, investors are ahead of the game when they do their due diligence on the contractors performing the rehab work.

I do not need hand holding or anything like that, I just think it is important to have someone who has been in the real estate "game" on your side.

As I take tongue out of check, I offer this as a learning lesson for anyone trying to break into the mailing list game or automate their existing manual mailing lists. 

Also dont get over your ski tips.. your taking a junior position and as such you should make VERY Big interest like 20% or higher. or part of the profit.. because in essance your person is doing the deal with no skin in the game cash wise.. what happens in a water landing.. and the first goes into foreclosure can you stroke and check and pay the first off. 

Short answer - everyone is doing it wrong and it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt or on fire. 

This was a property my family member lived in. I