This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

You can read all the books, attend all the seminars and gain great insight from others, however nothing teaches like real life experience.

Keep in mind of the I/O(payments/period) and game plan on how fast you'd like to pay it down. 

Fully renovated property all new untilities it seems like a grand slam deal. 

However, I would like to hang my license with a broker who can teach and mentor me.

can check out local apps like eventbrite or meetups

The consistent population and job growth are driving real estate values along with many companies choosing to move and develop here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Meta, etc.

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

20 townhomes sounds like it would be sales, but I don't like to assume. 

The last one told me I'd likely pay a small fortune for this policy.