Hey BPer'sI am working on my strategy for scaling and I am just curious. 

Not able to scale but if you are doing a deal or two a year a great idea and I would do that.

@Chris MartinNo, I'm saying however you want to set up your LLC is fine but I believe it's the cart before the horse.I'm hearing protection against frivolous suits as the reason but this is America anyone can sue anyone (or thing) and you could end up paying tens of thousands just to defend a potential piecing.Two quick questions on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most difficult)How tough is it for a beginner to find a deal?

Since it can be assumed he is over lower analytical ability its likely that the mom and pop got him cheaper than they could have if they had him on salary.Thats just one side of the coin, in addition i presume a guy with 50 properties that are his bread and butter is very familair with each property and each tenant as opposed to a property manager with 450 rentals in his region.This is one business that economies of scale begin quickly and taper off just as quickly when volume picks up.

You're asking some good questions - treat this like a business, figure out how to fund this new business, and then how to scale it once you get started.

It's heavily focused on the Business side of flipping, and managing the process so you can scale to the level that you are looking to do.

Indeed, painting is a major skill for the small scale diy landlord and you will excel there...best of luck

@Martin Zagrzejewski I still buy HUDs, just not on the scale I was.

@Jason Hawkins, It is very hard to keep a foot in both camps until you've got economy of scale and a war chest.  

Hi Tim, One of the easiest ways of scaling in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state.