This is messy, but try to bear with me:I have two Stessa Accounts: one for my personal properties(account "S1") and another for properties held in a partnership (account "S2"). 

If you haven't already, talk to property managers about Section 8.

@Charlotte WilsonAs long as you continue to occupy the property you purchase with an FHA loan and you're not applying for owner occupant financing on the other property, that shouldn't be a problem.

It’s been a while, but I finally managed to get back into the BP forum—great to be here again!

Do you have to have phone service at the property?

In other words, I think we will probably have to be on the hunt for a very good deal or a very distressed property, and will not be investing in million-dollar multifamily properties... yet!

I am finally taking the leap and ready to start my landlord journey but need help and tips into how to buy my first rental property 

I am planning on purchasing another property in the next few years!  

I am under contract for a property out in Columbus and they are one of the few property management companies I am considering going with! 

In either case it is great practice to account for property mgmt costs.