It could be worth considering a shot at an actual software solution built for DIY landlords (1 - 15 units); one that helps you to automate your own rental process (ie. compared to other tools, one that helps you to actually get it listed on 10+ major listing sites, allows you to schedule showings, provides you with super thorough tenant screening options, online digital leases which can be customized and help you by breaking out those fees, automated maintenance tracking, and fast rent collection which also offers your tenants the ability to report their positive on-time payments to the major credit bureaus; just another positive reinforcement/added incentive to get them to make those payments on time).

Phoenix, AZ and Charlotte, NC are also really good markets for your out of state ventures.

This touches on the what I call the "second pillar" of asset protection.When I sit down with investors, I always discuss (1) their personal assets, and (2) what their current investments portfolio and other business ventures are before discussing (3) their future goals.

What made you fall in love with Real Estate ?

What made you fall in love with Real Estate ?

I've also done several truly passive ventures in private lending (18%, 15%, 14%, 12% annualized returns) and participating in a syndication as well.   

I'll also say that it could be worth considering a shot at a software solution built for DIY landlords (1 - 15 units) to bring some automation to the rental management process (just to make things much much easier for you)!

 DIY or contracting it out? 

@Jennifer WhiteDon’t be afraid to pay someone to do stuff for you...I come from a family of DIY.

So I have a house under contract for $65,000 in the Chicago South Suburbs area, it’s worth after repairs is $135,000-$155,000. This is my first wholesale deal, I’m 20 and fresh in the game with little to no money for ...