Great choice...come on down to Texas. 

Then you take that list and see if there is crossover with some of the areas you are interested in and start there because you have a competitive advantage there (boots on the ground or knowledge).One last thing, don't discount your own enjoyment.

In their mind, they just need some local knowledge and access to off-market properties.

Orhi I'd be glad to send you my top choices for PM in the Cleveland areas.

What will be left of the security deposit if they feel they have no choice but to leave the property as is.

I want to be a sponge and soak in as much knowledge as possible.

For a beginner investor, the choice between using maximum leverage or putting more cash upfront to build equity depends on several factors including risk tolerance, financial stability, and long-term investment goals. 

It is super important that you are very knowledgeable about your state landlord and tenant laws, to best prepare yourself for how to conduct your communications, and the essential do's and dont's that will save you in legal fee's if there is a simple mistake made. 

-William Platt - Owner of The Vault & The Bank (Confirmed)-Byron Ellis Raines (Confirmed)-Marvin Fox (Confirmed)-Freddie Jones II (Confirmed)-Michael Barney -Wendell Olden (Claims just being used, not part of Fraud and might be one of their "Straw Buyers" for his good Credit)-DeKalb Notary - Frank Brake III (Confirmed)-Jeff Deville - Lender Broker with Will Platt and Bryon Ellis (definitely aware, I have directly informed him of the fraud these guys are/have committed yet he still continues to work with them to push loans through, so unsure of his actual role or knowledge or the lack there of with the rest of this mortgage fraud group)-More names coming...PLEASE SHARE THIS POST OR TAG ANYONE HANDLING LOANS IN METRO ATLANTA THAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO SAVE FROM THESE GUYS!!

Another good choice is Matthews, 25 minutes southeast of Uptown, which has a walkable downtown area with a small selection of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.Traffic is something to keep in mind, as Charlotte is growing fast.