It’s great to be trusted with others hard earned capital but I only accept that responsibility because I KNOW I can do the job - that I have done the job over the years. 

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

Once an isdue is resolved, another one ruses…it seems a landlord’s job is never done.

But really you’re just creating a second job for yourself and one that doesn’t pay very well if it even is cash flow positive at all 😆I used to buy houses for STR but now that I’ve got several STRs up and running that I bought many years ago, I stopped buying STR once mortgage rates went up and housing prices went up.

I am also planning on using a property manager as I have an 8 - 5 full time job.

I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future. 

I’m willing to volunteer my time to assist with tasks, research, or anything that supports your business while I learn the industry.If you’re open to mentoring someone hardworking and motivated, please reach out—I’d love to connect!

They yield results, but I understand a lot of other people have jobs where they cannot spend so much time on their listings. 

While I do believe that some of the posters on BP are able to do a quality job self managing their portfolio of STR properties, they are spending a lot more time doing it than they’d like to admit.10 years ago in many markets STR provided outsized returns.  

Not my idea, this is from RichDad, but really good advice.I would suggest to do that on the side and think about a W2 job.