We are both very hard workers and have a lot of ideas such as saving to buy investments in cash (takes a while), using private lending and keep the savings as an investment rainy day fund, and others, but it always helps to get a second opinion. 

Either payout wasn’t right , horrible tenant selections ( I started requiring them to bring me the cream of the crop and I decide)  I tried 2  different pMs.

The few people I've talked to don't really have good opinions on it. 

What's peoples thoughts opinions on this real estate market over here?

Would you mind sharing your professional opinion on which of these kitchen designs would sell better?

Quote from @Brandon Weis: In your opinion, as you are starting out at 0 reviews, do you think it is a must to beat the competition on price to overcome customer's hesitancy or lack of trust with no reviews?

Do you have an overall opinion and an opinion compared to Reno/Vegas?

Mine is in Hueytown, which is a good area in my opinion.

I’m hearing mixed opinions from people I know. 

The current rents are really low because the tenants are responsible for doing any and all repairs on their buildings (which in my opinion contributes to the poor condition of the buildings).