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What Team Do I Need?

Real estate is a team sport. The operators who scale past 10 units aren't smarter. They've built better infrastructure around them. Your team determines your ceiling.

How will you manage?

Current portfolio size

Your Team Roster

Hybrid management means you need strong relationships across the board. Start with PM and lender, then build out. Since you haven't closed yet, focus on the first four roles before making an offer.

Property Manager

critical8-12% of collected rent

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Portfolio Lender

criticalFree relationship (they earn on your loan)

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Contractor Network

criticalVaries by market. Budget 10-15% of rent for maintenance reserves.

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Real Estate Attorney

critical$250-$500/hr or $1,500-$3,000 flat for entity setup + lease review

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CPA / Tax Strategist

important$500-$2,000/yr for investor-focused CPA

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Investment-Focused Agent

importantSeller typically pays 2.5-3% commission

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Insurance Broker

helpful$800-$2,500/yr per property depending on coverage

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Common Team-Building Mistakes

Hiring from desperation, not selection. Finding a PM the week you close means you take whoever says yes. Build relationships 60-90 days before you need them.

Letting the PM handle all maintenance. PMs who mark up contractor invoices 20-30% are industry standard. Request vendor invoices, not just PM billing summaries.

Using a single entity for multiple properties. A lawsuit on one property in a portfolio entity holding 8 units is catastrophic. Structure early, even if it costs $1,500 in legal fees.

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