You'll find tons of great people if you put yourself out there.Like @Aaron Zimmerman mentioned, highly recommend checking out some of the local meetups, bp has a list here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I've also got a much larger list that I'd be happy to share with you.Where are you moving from? 

If anyone can share tips, recommended steps, or lessons learned—from deal finding, analyzing, running comps, budgeting rehab, to building a local team—we’d really appreciate it. 

Hey folks,It is heartbreaking to share this news.

The bigger factors tend to be:Operational complexity (multiple properties, scattered locations, mixed asset types)Control needs (renovation pace, leasing standards, branding)Volume consistency (enough units to keep a manager fully utilized year-round)Leadership capacity (someone actually able to oversee operations)For many investors, the tipping point isn’t 10 vs. 20 doors — it’s when coordination becomes a full-time operational role instead of a side responsibility.If your portfolio can support:A dedicated operations leadStandardized systemsVendor oversight and accounting processesThen in-house can create efficiency and tighter control.If not, third-party often remains more economical because you’re effectively “sharing” infrastructure across multiple owners.Door count matters, but process maturity and management bandwidth usually matter more.

I realize this is vague but, any advice or tips out there for a newbie?

I appreciate you sharing this.

One of My contractors is starting a company that simply offers the LAIC service for Cleveland Landlords. He's been reliable and worked with me for years. I'd love to see him succeed.  Please comment your thoughts on s...

1. Be wary of the "under quote" - Sometimes unknowingly, contractors will show a lower price but once construction begins, the change orders start to pile in and the price ends up being as high as some of your other q...

Or do you think they'd prefer a 2brm furnished apartment and pay a higher rent or possibly share that space with a roommate and split the rent? 

If so, does anyone have language they could share?