You're in the best place to connect with people in and around your target market.I recommend 3 things:1. use the 'search' function to find topics, members and areas of interest .

When looking for a SFH there's several factors to contribute to a great rental rate: Location, Condition, Time of Year, Functionality, City Cert requirements needed (if applicable).I absolutely wish that I could 'Turn back the clock' and do house hacking and jump into real estate investing that way...so many great benefits!

Redid landscaping, painted interior, added a functional closet in hallway.

Lifestyles doesn't buy any properties so investor returns are a function of the investment.

I would also qualify it on no damages that exceed the security deposit.Hopefully you have detailed pictures before renting, and is a good reason for regular inspections to check that HVAC and other equipment is functioning properly, and allows inspection for damage from leaking roofs, etc., as well as tenant damage.

They were old but functional. thanks for all thoughts. 

With second home loans, the mortgage must be for one unit (I do a lot of 2-4 unit STRs), the property must not be rented for more than 180 days out of the year (limits revenue), must function reasonably as a second home (usually limits out of state investing), rental income will not qualify as stable monthly income (projected AirDNA does not play into your DTI).

I don't know what you're using for all of those functions now, but it's really awesome to have it all in one place.  

There has been an old picket type fence between our neighbors yard and ours, with multiple repairs done to it over the years but that is irrelevant, it still functioned and was a clear boundary marker. 

Establishing a robust financial base is vital, as it echoes your investment aspirations and capacity for risk.