Hello BiggerPockets Community,I've been consuming a lot of content from the BiggerPockets books and website recently, especially about networking and building your team, but until now I feel like I am stuck with a chicken-or-egg problem: How do you start building your REI network if you have limited experience and resources?

All of my rentals fall in the 1% to 1.5% rule, including a newly built 8 unit complex in Barboursville, WV.

Feels like its smart to sell because if i pay for a new roof or hvac my cash flow will take a long time to get me even on that out of pocket.  

@Shravan Parikh, feel free to send me a message.

The reasons are 1- less competition in commercial2- greater property types lead to more opportunities for “value added”3- commercial net income projections include expense for property management, 1-4 unit residential usually do not4- greater “universe” of properties to buy allow higher minimum return standards Of course residential is MUCH easier to successfully deal in, and with reasonable leverage has small downside risk, so I 100% agree that most investors should stick with residential.  

Even a single-member LLC can be claimed here as well.I have included an image of the page below and you can see the basic layout: Income and Expenses mostly.

Material Participation Activities:Property Maintenance: Engage in repairs or construction work on the property to maintain or enhance its condition.Contractor Management: Oversee the hiring and coordination of contractors or handymen for property-related tasks.Tenant Interaction: Communicate with tenants regarding lease agreements, inquiries, or property issues.Property Acquisition: Invest time in property search and evaluation processes, including visits to potential investment properties.Property Management Tasks: Perform activities typically handled by property management companies, such as rent collection or property inspections.Non-Qualifying Activities:Educational Pursuits: Time spent on real estate education or training programs does not count towards material participation.Investor Hours: Hours dedicated to investment analysis, financial planning, or portfolio management are not considered material participation.

The only payment you should accept is 100% in full, including late fees and court costs, and it has to be in certified funds (cash, money order, cashier's check).

Takes work to do that, as well as being able to manage your own feelings about the situation.  

Yeah, I definitely feel you on the self-monitoring part.