I won’t delve into the pros and cons of working for small and large companies on this post, but I do want to make the distinction that the types or responsibilities you’ll have as an asset manager can vary widely from one organization to another.Currently I oversee over 1MM SF of retail and industrial assets in the Western US.

@Patrick M.Sounds like you have made a good start on your real estate investing career and are ready to rock and roll in 2021.Your thought process about financing is generally correct.I might make a distinction between commercial bank loans and agency loans - agency loans are generally $1M or more and may have a more stringent experience requirement than commercial bank loans.In terms of your balance sheet, what you net worth is - is what your net worth is - so there is not much you can do to change it in the short term.

They were able to speed up the learning curve and help me especially in those critical early months when I had so many questions.

Also, if anyone does think maybe, I am moving too fast or buying too many too quickly, I am totally open to constructive criticism. 

With my (rough) understanding of what it takes to be a successful manager, being not exactly around the corner from the properties, I wanted to ask you all:- If there is anything I can do ahead of closing in a couple months to prepare myself to hit the ground running- If I missed anything critical in the above you'd like to bring to my attention- Any significant mistakes you made that someone in my position can learn from off the batThanks all.

You will expose yourself to a wider pool of expertise which is critical for real estate investors.Many of us service clients all over the US.

A critical skill is project manager and knowing how to navigate a deal.

It's critical to have a good local team in whichever market you invest in.

I will look at criminal history a little less critically when it is an older conviction. 

Just not on their platform.There's a distinct difference.