I buy and hold and do short term rentals and mid term rentals.Located in Racine Wisconsin  Hello Gabriel: I also live in Racine County there are some great deals our way and including southern milwaukee county too!   

I've learned that it's extremely important to find balance in this industry as your passion for your business can impact your personal life greatly!

Augusta indeed offers great potential with a strong rental market driven by factors such as population growth and a stable job market.

Anyone in my area that may be able to shed some light I would greatly appreciate it.

Some great responses here.

Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

It usually works out if you have a great property because people will say "wow this is an amazing property for a killer deal" and youll end up with a glowing first few reviews if it pans out. then you are off to the races

Great suggestions here Cody, thanks for sharing!

There are some great suggestions here on down payment, interest rate, servicing, and underwriting the borrower.  

Those are great places for meeting people who hopefully at some point will know, love, and trust you and will refer you business.