A local investor will be best equipped to get repairs and renovation done at fair prices, set rents at appropriate levels, and help select qualified tenants.

Rent for a few years and convert to primary.Next Step/sHow do we shift while keeping AGI at lowest levels?

Getting a bit overwhelmed with all the required County Level and City Level business licenses, STR permits and Tax accounts (Business Tax, Franchise & Excise Tax, Sales & Use Tax) to register with the state.

Some of us have a lot of experience and could make that $20k stretch into something, but we have skills you don't.

Target neighborhoods like Brewerytown, Kensington, and Point Breeze, where demand and ARV potential are currently strong.Your skills in renovations will give you a significant edge in controlling costs and boosting returns.

Quote from @Ashley Kehr: There are a ton out there, but if you are starting out to mid level I like buildium.

One golden rule I follow,if it takes a long time to fix/replace when it breaks, don't buy a cheap one.Imagine, this thing breaks in the middle of your peak season and the people who can come out to rebuild are 2 weeks out....It takes at least a day or two to build something like this even if you are super skilled.

Looking to improve my investment skills, I decided to get my residential home inspection license which led to me starting HLC Home Inspections.

Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity. 

As I said earlier, this is strictly for investment purposes.The property does not have to be turnkey, if there is room for improvement that's of no concern as we both have the skill set to invest in whatever upgrades are required.