If you decide to take action at the speed you are comfortable with and have the financial resources available to run it as a profitable business you will probably be much happier in life, and sleep a lot easier.Also realize that the term landlord means business owner as well as investor.

Look for podcast called laundromat resource or their youtube videos.

Build a contingency budget into your plan by allocating an extra 10-20% for these surprises.To get ahead of potential problems, conduct thorough inspections from top to bottom before buying a property.

I put together a few resources for investors to help them understand the good areas and bad areas, what to look out for, and what to avoid.

BiggerPockets can be a great resource, and I know there's tons of information available on the Fort Myers market specifically.

Also factor in your capital, time, energy, skills, and other resources.

If you're still lending in Detroit, maybe we can be a resource for you?

Happy to be a resource and share data for the area. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

If so, what resources & tools do you use?