I have a great planning tool that could help you with planning your acquisition strategy for the next 10 years you might find helpful.  

Learning how to use the correct tools and materials for a job, YouTube videos and even ChatGPT will help you get through 80% of the problems you will run into.My rule was I would not mess with HVAC, plumbing and electrical Or if it would take more than a few hours. 

Consider starting small with house hacking a duplex or triplex, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.Good luck!

I’ve seen many buyers successfully execute this strategy over the years, turning such properties into valuable investments.

I often connect with others on BiggerPockets as well — it’s such a valuable platform!

There should be some financial advisors or real estate attorneys on here around your area who specializes in hospitality ventures and might provide valuable insights tailored to your situation.

Building a Compliance ChecklistA compliance checklist is a powerful tool to ensure your properties meet all requirements.

I'llgive you the tool I use, but you will have to make an investment ofyour own time.

It would likely be comparable to what you pay in the NE.Just google "Lexington County tax estimator" or whatever county you're interested in and you'll usually find a web tool from the County you can use to estimate the tax bill based on the previous year's assessments.There is also a law called the ATI tax exemption that can potentially lower than 6% rate by 25%.

Most property management companies are licensed realtors with extensive experience working with investors and providing valuable insights into their local market.