A great way to get started if you currently have a W2 job is to buy a house hack like a duplex or a fourplex where you can move into one of the units and continue to rent/manage the other units.

Do you have a current need for that cash flow generated from the tax savings?

My name is Anthony and I am currently a full-time healthcare professional. 

Good question to ask each agent, regardless of their current listings: how many properties have you sold in the last six months?

For example, what is the current zoning - does it meet your needs?

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kyle McVayEncourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I currently own 5 properties, but am looking to pick up another 2-3 this year, so scalability is important for me. 

Many people juggle lines of credit to meet current obligations.

If the business sells (it’s currently listed), the rent payments would stop, but I’d still own the property as an asset.

For added context, currently renting, no debt (aside from a car loan with about 25k left).