I am pretty focused on sustainability so my updates are going to include a lot of LED lighting and water saving measures, going to be one big green money-making machine here soon.Tenants on the other side came with the purchase so haven't gotten to test out the ultimate guide on tenant screening yet. 

David Greene suggests not doing your first deal(s) with them until you have gained more deal experience, agree disagree?

Green Street is the gold-standard for independent research within the commercial real estate industry.

@Jon LallandeI highly recommend long distance real estate investing by David Green.

Single-family rental returns are comparable to stocks, with far less volatility.3 .The local market dynamics are creating pockets of opportunity for residents.Today’s rental market represents more than 16 million households, according to Green Street Advisors.

@Joshua Lopez Look into "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, published by BiggerPockets.

Appreciate the help, I am a bit green still but would an agent do a CMA for a fee?

I am also in the final prelaunch stages of a new cleaning product line for the home that is green, safe and eco-friendly.With all of that said, this is how I currently generate cash flow, but would like to grow into REI so that I can (one day) focus on developing more products and platforms to aid others in their lives and spend time with family.

Check out David Greene in Podcast #257 or read his book, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing."

To really get the best value I would recommend looking for a house that is already "livable" and will not cause you any issues with financing, but has some outdated fixtures and finishes (picture something like a little old lady's house, with green carpeting from the 1970s and old but functional fixtures throughout).