While it is possible to create difficulties by being too hands on, the somewhat alarmist tone you are sounding is just that, alarmist.  

But I know that will be difficult, I will be going to my first Real Estate Investors and Managers Meeting in the middle of September to meet and network to learn about the ins and out of the rental management business and hopefully meet some great people!

"My ROI is 80%"... and then you come to find out that it's true but... that is really only $100/mo. or less in actual cash-flow OR they tout high cash-flow but fail to tell you all the economic vacancy they experience, the difficulty with local government and the difficulty in dealing with the lower grade of tenant. 

Since I am self employed this was a little difficult. I

Would love to connect and get some guidance.Value add investing:Contemporary difficulties of reliable contractors, labor, and materials along with their higher costs and lack of timeliness for all three. 

Does the borrower have financial difficulties and are they behind on their payments?

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I don't think the negotiations are that difficult. I

We work with a community bank for lending needs and do it all through the LLC without much difficulty (in WA state).

Definitely a very promising area in regard to maintaining/increasing its already strong YOY appreciation rate.The difficulty tends to lie in finding a property where the rent-to-value is sufficient to meet your investment criteria.