Determine what type of property you want to buy - What Zip code, what condition homes, price range, etc.Contact 3-4 realtors that helped buyer agent buy the type of homes you are looking to buy.Then go with the 1 realtor that you connected with the most.

I do currently rent out a condo, fully furnished on furnished finders, and that has gone smoothly.Any tips, advice, etc accepted! 

What tips do you have for someone just getting started?

@David YoungTo turn your paid-off home into a successful investment property, start by formalizing a lease agreement, assessing necessary renovations to maximize rental appeal, and calculating your cash flow after expenses.

Because of the relationship I have with the contractors I use, there is no material mark up when they source the material.Basically there is not an issue.The CSLB law on prohibition of T&M residential home improvement contracts has been around a long time.

It’s a 3 bedroom home, brand new build and just shy of 1500 sq ft.

I see this home and what you paid and while it's not at all a bad price, I've seen investors offering that size in Palm Bay for as much as $15-25k lower.

The issue stems from when the homes were built and excavation spoils were used to backfill around the walls - instead of bringing in #2 stone.

We currently have a single family home we rent in the North End of Manchester.

They are running a personal brand, and I would rather donate my money to a good cause than their next mountain home.