Here's what I've learned:Inspections Are Non-Negotiable: Always get a full inspection, but don’t stop there.Plumbing & Sewer: Have the plumbing and sewer systems checked specifically, as these are common problem areas in older homes.Electrical System: If the inspector flags any electrical concerns, bring in an electrician during the inspection phase for a detailed evaluation.

Maybe throwing out a specific post for seeking investment focused brokerages in the Long Island area on BP and see who reaches out as well :). 

Just like when you call a big company and a robot answers your questions, but you have such a specialized question that requires a professional's input.

This log should include:•The date of activity•The property worked on•Specific activities performedExamples of activities that typically count include approving tenants, setting lease terms, handling repairs, and other hands-on operational tasks directly related to managing the property.

I would work with a lender on your specific situation. 

Rent control laws are market specific.

If you don't have that, keep earning, saving, and managing the risk you take by investing in REITs (which is small but risk still exists).If you already have at least $100k to invest, and you're wondering where to start as an OOS investor, I recommend this dataset that we at BiggerPockets put together specifically for people like you and me.https://www.biggerpockets.com/resources/housing-market-data/...It contains information like job growth, population growth, and rent-price ratio for all markets to compare and contrast.

Excellant job and excellant post highlighting specifically what worked for you and how you went about doing it.

Focus on market-specific areas like Hinesville, Richmond Hill, and Savannah.

Hello and welcome @Bhakti Patel to BiggerPockets community and specifically to the Chicago real estate network!