@Alonzo Morton, comps will be difficult. I

They wanted us to have "skin in the game". 

This is fair in the sense that even if you're unrepresented, we as Realtors have an ethical duty to manage the process for our sellers, and we're then doing the actual work of two agents, even though we only represent one side.Additionally, even though dual agency is legal in the state of Tennessee, it is very difficult. I

To answer the question...yes it is possible, but depending on a number of factors it can end up being rather difficult. Is

We had to deal with vandalism, police activity and difficulty finding good residents that wanted to live in our neighborhood.

I'm in the process of getting a few free estimates from multiple licensed plumbers for a sewage leak under the house. The issue is that there is a contractor who is thorough on-site but lack follow-up communication af...

Most tenants are cool about this but those that are difficult, I say when someone tells you they are difficult, pay attention. 

An agent and a PMC should work together to find you great rental properties.We don't recommend relying solely on an agent as they're out of the picture after the closing.No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

However, many investors like to see that the sponsor has their money invested also (" skin in the game") so I'd try to invest something, or make sure that SOMEONE on the general partnership team has some of their own capital invested.

Given my situation, all see like viable options, but I'm having some difficulty weighing the pros and cons of each approach.My goal is to achieve financial independence as quickly – but as safely and methodically – as possible through cash-flowing buy and hold properties.