Hey @Paul LaValley welcome to the forums, and phoenix and Tucson are great markets, what makes you interested in those markets specifically?

I am local to the Memphis market.

You’ve already got a solid foundation—understanding market trends, deal structuring, and negotiations will give you a great head start.I would recommend focusing on learning one niche at a time.

@Nichole StohlerI find using a SDIRA to be a great tool for passive investments and growing your retirement with less stress than the stock market roller coaster. 

That is an additional savings. 4.

But it really depends on how good your marketing is.

We do them here in Phoenix market.

Focus on networking with local investors, learning market trends in your new area, and deciding on a strategy that fits your goals.Good luck!

But to date, I've just set my rents at a rate that accounts for me having to pay the water bill - and informed the residents that each year I'll increase the rent based upon my expenses (including water), so keeping the bill down helps me to help them.But one problem this could cause is if increasing the rent to cover the water bill then places your rent above the market rate.

Since you're focusing on Dayton and Cincinnati, you'll find plenty of opportunities in those markets.