As always, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) The area has a mix of stable, long-term residents and rental demand—especially with Section 8 tenants—but it does vary block-by-block.Key things to consider are Rental Demand, Property Condition and Management (a local property manager can help navigate tenant screening and city requirements)It’s not as bad as the headlines make it seem, but success here depends on buying right and the right property manager.

There will be many situations where you can help a homeowner save their home -  however, in other situations they just want to sell quickly which provides a wholesale, fix/flip, buy/hold opportunity for you. 

Also, make sure to record every transaction clearly to avoid any issues with the IRS or legal matters.Hope this helps!

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I travel somewhat frequently for work during the weeks so also trying to wrap my head around how to best structure for that.Anyone open to connecting and / or have any trusted people to help in the event of maintenance issues?

I own a wellness facility, but also invest in real estate, and help investors.

This is where having contractors setup early will help you tons. 

thank you for all the helpful information!

Suppose you're always on the lookout for ways to help your clients grow their investments and add value to properties.

•Be mindful of regulations, HOA rules, seasonal fluctuations, and post-sale tax increases before committing.If you haven’t already, I’d suggest running numbers through AirDNA, Mashvisor, or Rabbu to get an accurate rental projection before making a final decision.Hope this helps, and best of luck with your investment!