If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

These areas tend to attract high-quality tenants and provide consistent passive income, which is a great foundation for building your portfolio.If you’d like, I’d be happy to share some insights about these types of markets and why they’re appealing to investors.

Depending on how much money you're willing to pay, it might make more financial sense to use another platform.

With a 9-5 job too busy to catch a breather, being that it will be my first rental property would you recommend finding a property management company to oversee the investment property OR create a profile on a property management platform, I am thinking about Avail unless there is a better platform, to collect rent and hire specialist as issues arise from tenants?

The more you understand the local market, the more value you can bring to a mentor.Stay persistent and consistent.

What platforms - what methods?

The Ohio market is very strong and competitive, so people struggle to find deals with consistently great margins on flips, etc.

Airdna is a good resource and tool, but I wouldn't rely solely on that platform for data.

On the RE side - I own/developed 2,000 residential units across the United States focusing on opportunistic residential acquisitions and development, including student housing conversions and luxury multifamily development.On the startup side - it is a third-party guarantor platform that expands your renter pool, increases rents and occupancy, and ultimately boosts your NOI while broadening affordable housing options for renters.

This is a great platform to network and to continue to learn.Best of luck on your real estate journey.