I'm not actively acquiring, more focused on the management business. 

Looking forward to being an active part of this amazing community!

Quote from @William Dorrough: i have been buying and building apartment complexes for the last 4 years and am looking for new ideas for financing im looking for some out of the box ideas to continue to scale  How much did you start with if you don't mind sharing?  

I think you can meet this practically three ways, 1) you spend more than 500 qualified hours a year on the activity 2) you spend more than 100 qualified hours a year and no one else spends more hours 3) you are the only one who participates in the activity.One wrinkle;  you and your fiancé might (likely?)

Just something to keep in mind. 

This collaborative approach not only fosters a sense of trust and partnership but also ensures that landlords are actively involved in the decision-making process, ultimately leading to a well-informed and mutually beneficial rental agreement.Effective tenant screening is a crucial aspect of property management, requiring a collaborative effort between property managers and landlords.

Owners with strong operating histories encounter buyers with an economic slowdown on their minds and, so far, neither side is willing to give.

Keep in mind:* I normally delete them. 

Personally I don't like being more than 20-25 minutes from my weekly activities like work, gym, etc so I think that will help you pick what side of town to live in too.

@Laura Marks ouch 10k in 3 months… mind if I ask what the tenant did and ask what you mean when you reference the psychology of the situation?