A suggestion I would give you is to find a couple "for rent" signs in your local market, get the address and start "running your numbers" on the rental property calculator that BP has for us on here.

sometimes it is as simple as having the right team.

Finding good deals is nearly impossible with the prices, tenant laws, and taxes working against us.Since you’re considering the Midwest, I’d definitely suggest keeping Detroit on your radar.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Any suggestions for an investor-friendly real estate agent and tax specialist/CPA in both these places?

Any suggestions on other softwares?

The process is pretty simple, but it does involve extra steps compared to a traditional rental.

It’s great to hear you’ve found a co-host you like, but I’d also suggest adding an investor-friendly real estate agent to your team.

Update: Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions, much appreciated.

This is the first time I’ve had such few inquiries, and my research suggests Zillow might be selectively prioritizing certain properties, like the lowest-priced ones.