My ideal location would currently actually be Augusta, GA because I really want to start somewhere with a very low crime rate. 

Less than 10 minutes and they are done.Self Managed, Low Volume - these folks collect the same rent every month, have minimal expenses beyond their mortgage and find it very easy to collect the few documents they have to report it. 

Bought house in 2020, so instant cash flow given the low rate and price.

It makes less and less sense in a market with low inventory and high interest rates.

If you want low, safe returns that are truly passive, invest in the stock market.  

It is harder to find good information if the forum is cluttered with low value information. 

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

The appraiser gave the house a low score so the bank said it is a risky investment for them and gave me a 70% loan.

Don't be afraid to go low Sunday through Thursday to get some activlty.We use Pricelabs, but only as a tool; I have to override it continuously.

One of our MTRs is in an area with extremely low supply that we've had a waiting list for it one summer.