Build up your portfolio with a professional landlord and then as your portfolio grows transfer the assets over to a larger PM firm for ongoing accounting and management. 

It was listed by a realtor that I previously purchased a small portfolio from and therefore had a good professional relationship.

If you want to find out how much equity you have to see if that’s an option for you, connect with a real estate agent and ask for a professional equity assessment report (PEAR).Who knows, you may find out you have enough equity to buy your next place outright– and with today’s mortgage rates, not having to take out a home loan is pretty incredible.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

He is a realtor that I previously purchased a small portfolio from and therefore had a good professional relationship.

I’m eager to gain hands-on experience and learn from an experienced professional.

LTR tenants are required to have the home professionally cleaned. 

Focus on learning about them, personally and professionally.

.- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.