So this is actually fairly straightforward... 99% of houses don't make good rental properties - your original primary will not make a good rental. $2900 (mortgage payment) - $2500 (projected rent) = -$400 (monthly cashflow).

@Thomas F Blaskey If your gain after expenses is minimal (~$15K), selling outright is straightforward, with modest taxes on the gain (15%) and depreciation recapture (25%).

Let it roll off and move forward with purpose.Now, Here’s Some Logical Advice:Wholesaling is straightforward, and competition won’t be an issue if you do it the right way.If you’re cold calling, sending mailers, and doing what everyone else is doing, then yes—you’ll face challenges.

If you're after a straightforward start to investing, you might appreciate checking out some quick guides here on the topic for more insights. 

The math is fairly straightforward for low down buyers!

Keep in mind the keyword here is "quickest."

Pre-internet, being a landlord wasn't easy, but it was straightforward (this is a gross oversimplification).

Feels like the most straightforward plan to get from point A to point B and sometimes it pays to KISSAcknowledging that I don't know all the numbers you are working with, but if each deal costs an extra $3k-$5k, but because of the efficiency of DSCR loans and the ability to ignore your DTI, you could maybe squeeze an extra deal or two a year in? 

My straight forward thinking is, when water is turned on (slowly) I’ll pressurize all plumbing then open and clear out faucets, etc.

It  depends on the scale of your portfolio but if you have a couple properties and they’re all straightforward, I think google drive is fine.