Given your concerns about California’s high prices and tenant laws, exploring out-of-state markets is a great idea, especially for rookie landlords.Oklahoma is worth considering!

For rentals, they can work well if the HOA is investor friendly and cash flow numbers make sense.Financing can also vary, so it’s worth checking lender requirements for condos (warrantable v non warrantable) versus SFRs

Is it worth getting into?

Not bad, but a lot of work and hard to find a specific expense if I can't remember it when I'm categorizing the expense a week later in RH or something.  

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

A buddy of mine in Phoenix added a fenced yard and bunk beds to his listings.. nothing fancy, just a few tweaks.. and he went from crickets to getting three calls in two weeks.Preferred Landlord Program: This program gets you priority placement, and while ALE charges a fee, it's worth it for visibility.

Hey @Marc ShinLook, I’ve been at this for a couple of decades now, and I still remember this small bungalow I fixed up in Hillcrest back when I first got my start.. it was a 1920s place too, a bit rough around the edges.

The beauty is, you can rinse and repeat, moving your equity up the ladder of properties, from a small duplex in Austin to a bigger aprtment complex in San Antonio, or even pivot into a promising commercial spot right here in the Phoenix area.I remember a friend of mine who started off nervous as heck about his first exchange.

Remember to conduct thorough research and consider market trends to make informed decisions.

If you’re into management sims, it’s worth a shot, especially on sale.On a side note, if you’re into trading or selling in other games, platforms like here can be great for managing in-game items or cashing out from games like CS2.