These resources will teach you how to handle the various tenant problems you are guaranteed to face if you invest in real estate. 

Good afternoon, I am new to real estate and investing.  

Hey jimmy, welcome to BP!

Quote from @Sean Kirk: I'm seeing what seems to be 10%+ cap rates on roofstock.

I agree more people need to inquire. 

But those renting rooms in the area, can be difficult to deal with.

I wanted to start tracking my daily hours in the business and wanted to understand HOW I need to do this so it gets approved come tax time. 

Total time spent throughout the year may be significant, depending on the number of properties and amount of activities, but year end is no more difficult than any other time period they're doing. 

Never been to Texas so would have to visit there and Utah seems pretty expensive compared to the other 3.

1) Yes you have to disclose.