Charging below-market rent could indicate personal use rather than investment intent. 

🙏☺️ I completely understand where you’re coming from & you’re right that owning real estate is a key step toward truly being an investor.I’m still new to the game, but I have a solid plan in place to move toward ownership & establish myself as a real estate investor.

I currently work with investors to build their portfolios with Turn-key long-term rentals, making it hands-free for the investors. 

Having connections in those markets is key. 

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

DealMachine and direct mail can work well, but consistency is key.

The key is having a solid maintenance plan to keep things running smoothly. 

The key is identifying a home that is not cookie-cutter.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

In addition to that, building your network is key.