You can focus on properties that have strong rental potential to generate steady cash flow, helping you pay down the mortgages over time.Once you’ve established a solid cash flow and built equity, you can scale by adding more properties gradually.

Quick and easy deal for the seller, I am adding a new roof soon as well as making some other minor updates around the property.

You already realize that trying to handle this remotely is adding complexity and risk.

Adding an ADU (which I know you made another post about this but the cash flow wasn't there), is one way or moving and converting your existing home into a rental is another.I would considering using funds you have to buy properties cash, get them up and running, and then do the cash out refinance (called Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refi, Repeat/BRRRR) in low cost states.

The exterior was painted when we bought it, we refinished the floors, added carpet, new paint inside, refinished the kitchen cabinets, replaced a couple windows and did some minor plumbing work inside (along with getting rid of TONS of junk throughout the inside and outside of the home!)

They sucker you in saying you don't pay till you get deal but it then turns into Facebook ads.

It doesn’t have as many pre-built search filters as PropStream, but it’s excellent for quickly adding and managing leads on the go.Invelo and Property Radar are good for more niche searches like probate, inheritance, and deceased properties, especially if you’re trying to dive deep into public records.I’d suggest trying out a couple of free trials to see which interface and data best fits your specific strategy.

@Brandon Ja - The standard answer here is to check with your CPA, but from my standpoint expenses that add longevity and functionality to an existing property (including adding square footage) would make that a capital expenditure that can be depreciated over time.

#2 - Larger 5-bedroom renovation into a sweet rental home Before Pictures (Zillow Link)After Pictures (Airbnb Link)These investors took something that was very boring and extremely residential-looking and transformed it into a cozy retreat for travelers with highlights being adding wood paneling, kitchen renovation, new furniture throughout, beautiful outdoor space with added hot tub and fire pit spaces for guests to hangout and an exciting game room space to occupy guests for hours. 

But based on how good that ad looks (very well done), 3 showings in 7 months absolutely says you're way overpriced.