Since you're investing from out of state, make sure you have a reliable handyman or contractor on your team too for when small issues pop up.

The discussion of oil & energy will be absolutely pivotal too. 

Affordable Entry Prices: Both Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa offer properties well below your $200K-$300K range, making it easier to meet your cash flow goals.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Oklahoma is one of the most landlord-friendly states, which simplifies managing your investment and dealing with tenants.Strong Rental Demand: Both OKC and Tulsa have stable rental demand, especially in areas near colleges, hospitals, and growing suburbs.Job & Population Growth: OKC, in particular, has been experiencing job growth in energy, aerospace, and tech industries, contributing to a growing rental market.

It sounds like you're really ready to dedicate time and energy into educating yourself about possible investments and I love that.

But it takes time and energy from internally motivated people who take responsiblity.

—and prioritize applicants who meet the criteria but also have a solid, reliable rental history.

@Ben LeybovichI think in the perfect world, new investors would spend enough time and energy learning how to analyze properties themselves, what the various calculations mean, etc.

But power is just too cheap and too reliable.

It may take you 10 years to get there, real estate is slow, but it works reliably and it's not rocket science.Agreed Marcus.

This creates a reliable framework for managing these units while aligning incentives with municipalities and other funding sources.We’ve already implemented financial literacy programs, workforce training, and community-building activities to address the underlying challenges that tenants face.