I was taking a look on different posts and you have inspired me to do some research on my areas as well, to remodelate the business!

Unless you plan to pair it with a construction division or can build out a brokerage and the property management is utilized to bring in and/or retain business, it's not a great business to be in if you plan to manage 3rd party assets.

So as of now, I am staying clear of Citrona owner and his business partners. 

A generalist is interested in many asset classes and strategies, making it impossible to focus.The best way to steer clear of analysis paralysis is to research, build relationships, and get the confidence to make a first choice regarding your intended asset class.

Good credit score (800+) but low income ($70k)Candidate 2: Family of 5 (3 kids) with a business + a smaller dog (40 lbs bulldog) and ok credit (680+) but higher income ($130k) than other candidate. 

I was an RE investor before moving to US and now I thought it would be a good idea to find a mentor here and start with this kind of strategy. 

Ultimately what separates a strategy involving JVs from VAs?

You are not considered in the "rental business" until you reach 3 units, but only so far as TPT is concerned. 

You might also be able to employ a short term rental strategy to increase cashflow-- sporting events, conferences, homecomings, graduation, etc. always attract people to the area.Ask around and try to find people who are investing in Amherst/Northampton and connect with agents in the area to see what's working.

Just starting in the Real Estate businessHey everyone, just starting in the Real Estate / Raw Land  business and am eager to learn as much as I can as I make progress in the upcoming weeks.