Looking for feedback from folks who have been in similar situations and have lessons learned or advice, as I am just getting started and this is literally my first post.Wife and I moved out of our first townhouse and rented it out to grow our family 3 years ago.

I think that areas on the outskirts of desirable cities where many people are moving (ie: Charleston) have great long term potential, as eventually people start to rent right outside the downtown area when prices rise. 

I'd start by giving all residents the required notice (usually 24 hours) and go inspect the units as quickly as you can. 

Hello Everyone!! I have been educating myself for the last 6 months on Real Estate Investing! I have my eye on this one Duplex In Central Pennsylvania. I’m open to all tips and also any RE Investors Meet-Ups in The Ge...

Breaking it down by room can make the process a lot easier.There are also some great pre-made checklists in Airbnb host groups and forums if you need a starting point.

Excellent start. 

Back to the DTI, if you want a quick down and dirty way to do it, start with the bottom line 24 on the 2024 return, then add back in Depreciation (line 18), and possibly interest expense (lines 12 and 13) IF it's also counted against your debt in the liabilities section of the application.

Hey George, congratulations on starting your real estate journey! 

I want to make sure I screen tenants properly, but I am not sure where to start.

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.