@Daniel Carrillo if you have not connected with @Jackson Harris already, I would definitely recommend connecting with him and his partner @Jeremy Holden.

We have a member round table discussion on Fridays at 9 am cst.And we have a calendar of events with events from area landlord groups and member meetups.While we are still on zoom we do try to find ways to still be able to connect and talk with each other so our events are not all just another webinar with people talking at you.Hope to connect.

I plan to manage the properties myself until it conflicts with my regular job.I would appreciate any advice on these markets to ensure success and connect with local investors.    

I'm eager to connect with like-minded investors, soak up as much knowledge as possible, and turn ideas into action. 

instead, why not find a market 1-2 hours away where you can be hands-on / in-person?

There is an amount that you can distribute from an IRA account to purchase a personal residence.You then might be able to turn the personal residence into an investment property.Best of luck.

Looking forward to connecting and learning!  

Personally I do not like providing appliances for tenants as the repairs and headaches start adding up.

Hey Aishan, I personally own 12-doors in Detroit and I live in California.

Let me know if you need help connecting with local resources or tools!