We have the means to self fund two to four properties off the bat. 

As for managing the property I am moving out of - the place I am moving to is only 15 mins down the road so I am planning to self manage for now. 

There are always some self-righteous individuals who try to appear as very professional figures in this community. 

Hello all. Well I have been thinking heavily about giving it a go at wholesaling. I get the general gist of it but also know it’s a little more complicated than the videos make it out to be. I was wondering if anyone ...

Some are self-managed, some are not.

Quote from @Maria Jeanette: I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties.

I think for people like myself who is a first timer + i have full time work and family, is a worth it.

Also Solo 401k could be a better option for you if you're self employed with no FT W2 employees.   

Time in the market is very important to long-term rentals and if you can learn to buy one good deal per year and become well-versed in Section 8 you will succeed.I like the model of starting with self-management.

I will be self-managing remotely (from NJ).