To start I made sure that I found a majority of my furniture from locally sourced companies such as thrift stores, Facebook marketplace, mom-and-pop shops, and so on because I felt if I'm going to do this right I want to support the local community I am investing into. 

Aaron - thanks for the post ...wedge area off Monroe is solid .....make sure your financing is in place and lined up  before  beginning to property shop ....traditional lender have  programs that allow as little as 15% down if the  rental propety is a  1 unit 

If you’re nervous, dig into local investor clubs.. from what I’ve heard, even in London you’ll find groups meeting over coffee, talking shop, and sharing leads.

But I am still shopping before making up my mind.

Find an Insurance Broker that can shop the market.

I enjoy networking and talking shop. 

You can bargain shop for an $80K property that cash flows $300/month.

It is challenging in the winter months as people tend to focus on the holidays, shopping, dinners, parties, etc.

Suits from the tux shop.

I found this property while driving for dollars after leaving the local barbershop/garage shop 🤣.