That has worked out much better.Some of my 11th hour cancellations end up deciding to come after all. 

Getting a “real state” license is one thing.

If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.

When the top ones can't/won't do the deal, Backflip usually will and they are super fast and easy. 

In my experience one of my biggest lessons learned when dealing with older properties always expect more than you initially thought. 

The ones with really good reviews, and a high amount of reviews usually cost a little more, but do a good job.  

It gives you one property that can potentially pay for itself while putting a roof over your head and giving you experience as a hands-on landlord.

Speaking from hands on experience on both platforms as I've worked with both Carrot and Wordpress sites (more than 400 sites so far since 2017), what carrot brings into the table is their simple, all in one, fast website platform.

Let me know if you ever decide to invest on Memphis TN at all!

You may just want to put 3% down on your next place and rent out this one.