I would buy more efficient new boilers and then solve for A/C if needed...

With that being said, I also feel like I have A LOT to learn still, but eager to start the process of buying my first rental property!

Buy a quality couch from a US manufacturer and their fabrics are usually excellent.

However, my true goal has always been to develop, buy, and manage real estate—something I’ve dreamed about since I was 12 years old.

I buy, add value, and build from the ground up.You are retired, and based on your picture, you are not old.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

You go out and buy an apartment house and then hire a property manager so you don't have to personally spend time on the property.

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

A lot of ultra aggressive investors who want to buy buy buy aren't buying so aggressively now like they have in years past.

We have 60 rentals12 air bb units, Ohio  and Fla. 15-20  flips and wholesales, between buy and sell close at any point.