So if I start with a duplex or a quad as my first property my goal would be to have a net cash flow of $500I intend to use the "BRRRR" (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method but have never used this strategy before so I still have a lot to learnIf I only close on two deals starting in 2019 then I will need to find another 20 deals in the remaining four years (2020-2024) that also meet this criteriaBeyond 2024 I plan to continue to scale even more over the next 3-5 years with an end goal of financial independence by ~2030 (meaning that I will not work a "day job" but will passively manage my real estate portfolio)Biggest hurdle: I'm going to be living outside of the US for the next 3 years and will (likely) not be able to physically see any properties that I plan to purchase.

@Drew Greene Welcome - and thank you for your service. 

If you are planning on making a living or becoming financially independent, it will come much faster owning the homes.

Curious on if their services are worth it. https://realeflow.comThanks! 

The debt service just eats the deal alive..

I am looking for recommendations on a lawn care company to service the rental properties as well as a handyman to call for repairs/maintenance issues.

Then I would refinance after it is in service.

Maybe @John Underwood knows this, but when you file your taxes at the end of the year, should we calling out the VRBO service fee that they charge to the owner as a deductible expense? 

All of these Title companies are familiar with investor transactions and the contacts that I named deliver excellent customer service.

its hair on fire... prep a deed  get it signed and notarized have my secretary run it to the recorders.. hire a courier service to hand deliver cashiers check .. talk to customer service and get a date down so we basically knew our title position.. all done in a matter of a few hours..