One key item where I think real estate scales (might also increase risk) is to have them in the same area.

I told them that I work with real estate investors that would be able to help them and put some money in their pocket to help them with their crushing debt and bills so they wont go into foreclosure on both houses How did you finance this deal?

Or pay a real estate attorney a fee to help you draft one, a few dollars up front will help save thousands down the road should anything bad happen regarding the lease.

.: Its typical for real estate investors to hire a private home/building inspectors to inspect a real estate property before they buy it.

My guestimate is that 500 to 1,000 of those properties were livable homes.The vast majority of those homeowners were only one year behind on their property taxes.There is no real money to be made from redemption of livable homes in Arizona though.

Most importantly, I believe anyone who buys investment real estate should be qualified to obtain a loan from a bank, even if they opt to use an alternative lender.

A huge part of our eceonomy is service jobs (77% in 2021), and many/most of those need real people.

Quote from @Manuel Moreno: Hey Bigger Pockets community,My family has been in commercial real estate development for years, and one recurring pain point we’ve constantly dealt with is unexpected site costs. 

I enjoy owning it.Do you invest in real estate to make a profit or solely for the enjoyment? 

I've been referenced in a number of real estate books and publications, as well as written a number of articles related to creative real estate finance.