Tip #1 - no such thing as one perfect market There is lots of data on Bigger Pockets and MTR experts that have released rankings of top cities for next year, but remember it's not just about the purchase-- it's also about the operation.

Have you worked in this area before, or do you have any tips for someone just getting started?

The best tip?

and I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how I can classify all my income as tips.

He kept in touch with local contractors, and one tipped him off about a homeowner who ran out of funds mid-renovation.

Florida’s a great market, so if you need tips or guidance, let me know—I’m happy to send you an example of the report I created and the article I wrote about this.  

From my own personal experience and from others I think most reach the "tipping point" from self managing to using a PM somewhere between 5-15  units, especially if you have a W2 and want to continue to scale. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I know the grass is not always greener on the other side, but any tips on finding my next market?

Any tips?