Well the reason I chose 8 units is because I fully believe I'd be able to manage 8 units myself.

@Robert Rixer you can try Nreig, many investors use them that have portfolios or larger properties.

We somehow were able to piece together buying a portfolio of 97 properties. 

I'm a realtor who specializes with investors and property management in the area.

Slightly off topic- on top of Brandens tip of telling tenants your the building manager, get a phone number with a different area code.

I have heard many of the podcasts, read many articles on how to find, fund, and manage deals.

I am trying to get interest only loan to scale my portfolio and increase my cash flow.

It has worked well with my portfolio of 7 buildings which have 25 units.

Hi Renee,I manage and own several STR's in Adams County. 

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