Finding which of those strategies works best for you, your goals and interests could help you speed up your investment journey while gaining experience, confidence and eventually expertise in your chosen area. 

@Victor Tofilski Zillow only shows 3 active rental in Pickney right now, so not a lot of competition.Given that, wouldn't worry about your pics and such - but, the advice given by others you should implement going forward.As others have also said, Nov-Feb is worse 4 months of the year to have a vacancy.- LESSON: don't allow leases to end during these months!

I was in your boat and started my journey about 7 years ago! 

Hi All, As an active investor in syndications, I'm curious to hear about recent performance across the community.

Congrats on starting your real estate journey with a duplex!

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

This means that if you do not want something as active as value adds, you need to be patient.  

Neighbors activity or their poor unit maintenance affecting your unit or tenants.

Hello, I'm from Toronto and just started my journey to passive RE investment in the US.

A quick look at groups near Camp Pendleton shows plenty of activity from folks seeking housing.