To protect your margins, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of costs upfront, consider negotiating long-term prices with suppliers, and prepare for possible delays in renovation schedules.In both scenarios, it’s often safer to focus on markets with strong fundamentals (stable job market, population growth) and properties at or below the median home price in the area to appeal to a broad buyer base.

He does a good job laying out the pros/cons and issues he's had with the city. 

So instead of saying 8-10 properties, change your thinking to a dollar figure that would enable you to leave your job which is your goal.

It's not real sexy when you mention Tulsa, although the metrics may be better.These cities are still attractive for a lot of people to live, and attract jobs and investments from companies.

With respect to Tenant's back grounds, pets, rental history, job status etc etc we are always looking to learn but feel that aspect is strung and thorough.

Not sure if I can answer your question exactly, but did want to say, great job on saving in a Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), and HSA.

It is the Realtor's job to manage the transaction.

Good job Julian.

When you start to feel like you are starving for real estate, you are fodder for everyone out there who wants to wholesale you a dump on seller finance or some other quick method that won't work.Your only job if you want more real estate is to create more capital for yourself and more equity in your current home.

We both work W2 jobs and don’t use the income from these investments.