Platforms like Avail can help if you prefer to self-manage but still require time for repairs.Tax-wise, repair costs may be deductible immediately, while major improvements must be depreciated over 27.5 years.

Quote from @Joel Oh: Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Joel Oh: Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Joel Oh: Hey guys, I know this will be very controversial. 

I wish you the best in your investing journey and this forum has many wise people who can give good guidance.

Hey Allen, most of us here will certainly be biased RE wise.

Your solution is to borrow the downpayment, as well.This is referred to as "over-leveraging" and it's not wise.

I think there definitely is still room for appreciation but with a lack of opportunity, inventory wise.

I have heard many REI that invests in Toledo but does not seem that is a growing town (population wise). 

I would start analyzing and getting an idea deal wise what's out there.

you not on one of the major listing sites you are missing a lot of revenue potential Penny wise dollar poor

Once everything maintenance wise settled down, the house is now pretty much on autopilot and I don’t really ever hear anything from the tenants.