After that you need established goals. 

Columbus has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google establishing operations and driving up property values and job opportunities.I can send you a list of contacts in Ohio to help you build your team and find a property manager.

Enemy method is great for establishing a baseline.

Aloha Chris, you can do more than practice,  you get into the game with OPM.   

Since you're moving in soon, having face-to-face conversations can establish a personal connection and show your commitment to fair and clear communication. 

No experience and no skin in the game will also be an issue with the lender.

(Which these duplexes will be until an LLC is established) But I wonder if there are benefits to earning my real estate license? 

Outside of real estate and data science, I love board games, cooking, classic rock music and travelling (might travel around Mexico/Cancun if possible). 

A hot tub is always nice, and if you have a game room, that's good too. 

Eventually, you're out of the game, and blaming it on bad hands.