@Leslie StoufferWhen you’re vetting an out-of-state contractor, the biggest thing is structuring the process so you’re not relying on trust alone.

Scaling takes more than finding deals—it’s about keeping your capital moving.Did you rely on partnerships, creative financing, or traditional loans when you started expanding?

Need to keep the following in mind: 1) You will need a good team including attorney, RE agents, handymen, etc.. at a minimum. 2) You will need to rely on these people from a distance. 3) A hot water heater or other repair items from a materials standpoint is going to cost relatively the same.

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Depending on the market demand, rely on their experience to help you structure competitive offers.Once you’re under contract, decide whether you’ll self manage or use a property manager, especially if it’s out of state.

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I took your advice and lined up quotes from three directions — DSCR, HELOC, and a small-bank portfolio loan — just to compare the true cost.DSCR looks best for me right now since it doesn’t rely on personal DTI, but I’ll probably keep the LTV around 65% to maintain a 1.1+ DSCR and a $15K cash reserve buffer.The risk-management angle you mentioned hit home — I’m building this to scale safely, not chase max leverage.