I believe one of the most difficult parts of real estate is scaling your purchases and management.

Do I have to hire a management company?

However, with the projected negative cash flow and uncertainties of remote management, consider the financial strain and risks.

I purchased my first property couple months ago in Feb.  Have a good tenant.  My first property was turnkey, ready for rent. Should I wait until I have enough savings for a 20% down payment and do the same again?  I ...

Used Zillow Rental Manager.

If you're planning to invest out-of-state, I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

I own and manage a single-family home and a 4 plex in Metro Detroit.

More than the raw material, in my experience.

Ultimately, the decision should align with your investment goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of time you can dedicate to managing your properties.

Hi Christina,I am the CFO for a Pinellas Property Management in TB FL and I use the following methods when verifying income for military personnel.