Meet other investors in your area and stay in touch with them; you can ask them questions that might prevent problems.Best to you!

It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

Quote from @Diyan Yap: Have you thought about AirBnB, they can visit/stay with you while they rent it and earn income. 

Understand the multi-family market, scale up portfolio efficiently, focus on value-add opportunities, build a reliable team, stay informed, and engage with the community for support.Good luck!

At the time of purchase, I knew I might not want to stay indefinitely and at some point to might convert the home to a rental property.

I'd recommend staying within 10-15% of the median priced home because that's where the most demand will be not only for renters but owner occupants as well. 

Even if you aren't into creative finance, stay away from rough neighborhoods.

Because that is when the impacts are most felt of everything one has to do with the now pile of ashes. 90 days to do nothing forces people to engage with staying. 

All of your profit stayed inside the SDIRA and remained tax deferred there. 

The tenants wants to stay.