There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

@Lulu LueHUD has 2 online databases of lenders showing which ones have the most experience with 203k's. 

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

Plus there's sports there to continue to boost the area.

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

My recommendation would be to get approved as a Landlord, contact the director's office and request that an inspection be completed before a tenant is selected (sometimes they will do this as long as you select a tenant within 14 days - which you want anyways), and have an online application and screening resource in place.  

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

Our STR/MTR portfolio typically sees around 80% occupancy, and I’ve noticed that the online travel booking sites often push properties with consistently great guest experiences.

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