Since it can be assumed he is over lower analytical ability its likely that the mom and pop got him cheaper than they could have if they had him on salary.Thats just one side of the coin, in addition i presume a guy with 50 properties that are his bread and butter is very familair with each property and each tenant as opposed to a property manager with 450 rentals in his region.This is one business that economies of scale begin quickly and taper off just as quickly when volume picks up.

You're asking some good questions - treat this like a business, figure out how to fund this new business, and then how to scale it once you get started.

It's heavily focused on the Business side of flipping, and managing the process so you can scale to the level that you are looking to do.

Indeed, painting is a major skill for the small scale diy landlord and you will excel there...best of luck

We approve brokers as clients, who then deal directly with the borrower(s) - which would be you in this case - to resell our products on a nationwide scale.

@Martin Zagrzejewski I still buy HUDs, just not on the scale I was.

@Jason Hawkins, It is very hard to keep a foot in both camps until you've got economy of scale and a war chest.  

Hi Tim, One of the easiest ways of scaling in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state.

The financing kills any savings that you will get via economies of scale.Terrence Terry, Thank you for the detailed reply, when you said "The financing kills any savings that you will get via economies of scale", do you mean the 8unit will have more trouble in the financing and ROI will be lower?

Hi Armin, One of the easiest ways of scaling in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state.