(Further context on the role, the business has solid marketing and network established.

It's a lot of work upfront but once the team and systems are established it gets easier and as you get better you can expand to another city. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

We try to work with the same subcontractors as much as we can - it's the only way to establish a long term relationship. 

@Bryce Jamison As long as the previous owner keeps up with the maintenance of the home and keeps it in good condition, I tend to favor older homes in established neighborhoods.

Unless it can be established that they are scamming enormous sums, the police, FBI, attorney’s general, and the like, have bigger fish to fry and won’t lift a finger.

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

I'm not saying you can't make a decent return on rentals - I and many others here have done great with it - but if you have a well-functioning, profitable business that you know, why would you gamble money into Memphis *******es, to put it bluntly? 

A big question is do you have the $25,000 to gamble?

I am getting started and looking for someone to review my lease and have an established relationship in case I need them later.