It sounds like you’re taking all the right steps to set yourself up for success.

It is the state capital with lots of economic development driving job growth and demand for housing with a lower cost of living to keep maintenance costs down.To Your Success!

The Raymond St project was a resounding success.

You will also be able to show you have good cash reserves, good credit, a W2 (they don't care about job gaps) and you were part of a successful Joint Venture with an experienced fix-and-flip investor.  3.

I feel like having some good experts helping me clearly identify best practices and targets for success (instead of guessing) to be extremely helpful. 

You can say it had to be cut urgently and try to get them to reimburse you after (may not be successful but at least the danger to your tenant will be gone and you won’t be sued by the tenant).

I think this is the single most important part of the decision in order to set you up for success in passive rental property investing.

I'd love to hear specific examples or success stories! 

I successfully operate a small portfolio (3 duplexes and three single families) out of state and a good  property manager is essential. 

It’s a nice win-win.Do different states have different success rates with tenants and housing vouchers?