As we all know, real estate is slow to react, so, even if interest rates drop and the presidency goes in favor of a real estate centric President it will still take some time for the market to reverse its trend.

I am in Northeast Iowa and know a little about laundrymats and car washes

Just know that like any online forum, there are many people that will question and challenge you.

Inflation- still have plenty of hard assets and development land sites, to ride any high inflation moves.Let me know if you recommend any changes/adds to the above action items. 

(I also don't know for sure if that is the route I will go, but I wanted to take it into consideration.)

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR that works with investors and knows how to best help you.6.

I was looking at out of state like Ohio or Pittsburg, PA but that causes some trepidation since I don’t know anything about those markets of know anyone there.

Hello Everyone - I am wondering what everyone knows or thinks about rental market in Reno Nevada - near Truckee River and downtown Reno. 

Does anyone have nay suggestions when it comes down to screening besides the basics.I know some people like to visit potential clients homes to see if they are clean and orderly, but that can be a bit challenging when we are out of state. 

Most lenders want to know where the down payment funds are coming from and most lenders will shy away from originating your loans knowing the down payment money is a loan.