Properly maintains/doesn't damage the property.3.

Obviously you can maintain a stronger presence and level of involvement investing in properties near you.

Each part of the supply chain will raise prices to maintain their margins.

I have a confession: my only duplex, which I gave owned now for 2 years and recently moved out of from a house hack, has proven to cost me more to maintain/pay taxes/repair/fix etc to the point where my cash flow is close to zero.

Potential for Over-RelianceWhile guidance is valuable, it’s important to maintain your independence as an investor.

First step for you is to study investing in income properties.Generally a rental property will have in the range of 4% -50% of rental income going toward expenses to maintain the investment before debt repayment (mortgage). 

Your financial position is strong, and leveraging financing for your next rental while maintaining a conservative debt-to-income ratio is a smart approach—consider consulting a lender to explore options that align with your goals and keep your investments sustainable.

It would for sure have to be a higher hourly rate than a typical W2 job however as agents are 1099 contractors and there are expenses associated with maintaining our licenses and operating our businesses that usually come out of our commissions.

Now maybe I am wrong and all the POH homes are spectacular and very well maintained with new roofs, furnaces and no water leaks. 

Most renters cannot (or will not) take proper care of a pool.So...if you decide to go for a pool property, make sure you have it maintained...and charge it to the tenant.