or is email sufficient?

While I can't speak to Oklahoma City or Pittsburgh specifically, I’d suggest taking your time to explore potential opportunities in the three others.Also, @Andrew Roth may be a great resource, as he was in your position a years ago and is now looking for a second for his portfolio. good luck! 

Quote from @Steve Tse: Rent increases should be based on market rates, not just your expenses.I recommend investors watch the market regularly, at least once every three months.

My conclusion then was this: if an investment pencils as cash flow breakeven or a small positive cash flow, using conservative underwriting assumptions, it would be worthwhile to buy despite the high interest rates.Real estate investing has three main sources of wealth building: cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits.

We've created a concept called the Three Pillars of Real Estate® --> Market Cycle Debt & Exit Strategy.Once you learn how to use all there in conjunction, your risk decreases, and you start to build a real estate business.DM me and I will send you a copy of our book Creative Cash, which dives into the topic in detail.Gino

I would start with a duplex that you live in, three-flat at the most.

With three new kids, the last thing you have time for is managing a decent sized renovation.

Hello BP,  I wanted to share some success stories of three of my clients who bought homes to renovate and then rent out STR-style. 

And another one three weeks ago off the MLS for 75k with 20% down.

@Dave GreenHere are the three options for generating passive income and scaling up a property portfolio: selling rentals and buying a multifamily property, paying off your primary residence, or holding rentals and maintaining cash flow.