If the management fees stay in Sch-E, it is exposed to ordinary income both at Federal and state level, which is way higher than SE taxes of 9.55% (15.75-6.2 (personal social tax already maxed out)).2.

If you're looking for a more landlord-friendly market, I personally recommend Columbus OH.

Personally CA scares me. 

I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

The part that I can see being the most beneficial to us, personally, is the "REI Hub" which is the accounting piece that you can opt to pay for as part of your monthly subscription.

I have found that going that extra mile, like the couch covers etc and making sure the person with the disability has the easiest time visiting our place.As someone with a disability (I have a degenerative neurological disorder) and use a cane, I like to make sure folks with similar issues have a good time.

Personally I think there are great opportunities in Dover, Somersworth and Rochester. 

@Mario Morales - Personally, I would do some research in your target market and search (even it on zillow) for 2-4 family properties and see what agent(s) seem to transact the most in that space.

With a loan, a person takes on a Debt Obligation. 

Hi @Zhong Zhang I have used vacancy hacks over the years to get personal properties under 1% when turning tenants over. 3% increase depends on renewing or getting new tenants, when renewing tenants that's  a safe amount.