Hi @Aaron Raffaelli, you've gotten good advice here as well as some good options.

You've definitely come to the right place to find resources and connections.Here, you'll find several knowledgeable and experienced agents who can help guide you in securing the right property.

Build your portfolio as your knowledge and wealth increase. 

Hey William, I am a real estate investor and property manager in Las Vegas as well.

If it's managed well by a professional, you are more likely to succeed, grow an appreciation for it, and maybe take over management some day. 

Especially now that consumer awareness and knowledge is at an all time high, expect the consumer to arrive at this same conclusion and ultimately demand this.

So, older homes have a higher frequency of claims as well as higher severity.

Hence the “student” doesn’t have the foundational knowledge necessary for analysis and decision making3.

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.