A true inspiration, thanks for sharing.

I would like some assistance from a professional, or someone who knows what they are doing to help guide me in making sure the unit flows nicely for a vacation unit.Would need help picking paint color, furniture, linens, etc...Please call or email to discuss further.

It's simply easier for an investor and their hired professionals to keep track of one infinitely scaleable entity as opposed to many entities (possibly from many different states with different requirements for compliance, etc.) 

Network your a@@ off with different RE professionals in your area. 

Is it true that RE companies that claim to provide leads really only have weak web leads that have a very low conversion rate and are essentially worthless?

Again, I would really seek professional advice if you haven't done so already. 

If what youre saying is true, and the comps are over 500k, then its insulting in my opinion.

I'm sure that I am competing out there with other buyers who do not calculate that expense line since they will self manage and can potentially offer more for the same value.Should I stay the course and just keep offering based off my actual numbers that I know will be true expenses with regards to PM cost and wait for the right property accept an offer?

It allows you to diversify into a portfolio of homes as opposed to putting all of your proverbial eggs in one basket.Be cautious tho as over the years I have witnessed countless investors buying properties in crappy areas, for more than they are worth and being passed on to crappy property management that nickel and dimes them to death (I guess all of those 15% "awesome" paper cap rates and promises of financial freedom aren't that awesome after all...)This is not just true for real estate deals but life in general (Your "piece of paper" degree does't necessarily dictate success in your chosen profession or your business)Real life experience is different to what any "piece of paper" says.In all reality guys it takes time to build financial freedom, and the more you can diversify your risk across multiple properties in your portfolio the less risk you bear in the long run.I may not be the smartest Aussie you have ever met, however I do understand a few basic rules that I follow on every acquisition I make.Strength in numbers, cash only, patience, and discipline.Let's talk about Strength first.Price point plays a big part of "strength in numbers" as it is safer to acquire 5 homes for a total of $350,000 as opposed to one for $350,000.What happens if "that one" property goes untenanted for 5 months?

A guy in Bangladesh will probably charge you very little to do a professional logo.