It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

What do you think the best possible experience an investor can have that reduces the "sifting through sooo much information" problem, quickly plugs them into a model such as one you've built and ultimately produces a transaction? 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Ultimately I would like to invest in more rental properties for "passive income" 

I’m in the Syracuse ny area It’s important to figure out your goals and objectives, and then that will ultimately give you a few areas that you can narrow it down to.

That's more or less how I started but ultimately, the biggest thing was taking action and actually doing a deal. 

-Ultimately, I can't stress this enough, do not "small time" yourself. 

You are required to report worldwide income on your federal and California tax return.Since California's tax rate is higher than Georgia, you are ultimately paying California tax rates when you sell the home.California will provide you a credit for taxes that you pay to Georgia but will still be required to pay the difference.