I am a Field Engineer with a Construction Company in Orlando Florida and a grad student in Civil Engineering at University of Central Florida. 100% looking to network and create genuine relationships.

I would generally agree that managing more units under one roof does create some efficiencies. 

Like creating a stock portfolio, you could invest in some high appreciation markets and have some cash flow ones to offset the income.If you are thinking long term, appreciation is the way to go and generally at the higher price points.

Hi Kendric, Ohio, and other midwest cities are good choices for low-price entry.

You need to check if the lease you created complies with any regulations of the area you’re in.  

So this is creating more competition and more agreesive rent rates and/or concessions like 1 month free to get those vacancies filled.

You don’t really have a choice.

Start small with a single property to learn the process and scale as you gain experience.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Consider forming an LLC for liability protection or an S-Corp for tax efficiency if flipping frequently.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.