Any tips for my first deal and recommendations of people to add to my team? 

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

While I can't give you personalized advice, I can share some general tips on handling finances for your rental property.

Wow Ben that's amazing, any tips on what kind of paint to buy?

@Nathan Gesner Great tip on the month-to-month basis with a 25% increase.

So many good tips in here.

Generally it should be based more around your skill set, abilities, risk tolerance and time but in a vacuum the BRRRR Method really checks the most boxes - since it recycles the same capital over and over (like flips) while building ongoing wealth and cash flow (like holds).David Greene does a great breakdown on this in the opening chapters of the BRRRR Book

I haven't done this personally, so maybe somebody else can chime in with tips or advice, but this seems to be an established practice among investors.I don't take cash or collect in person, and it's $50 extra if I have to do either. 

The realization you had during the pandemic about the importance of work-life balance is something many people resonate with.As you embark on your journey toward purchasing your first cash-flowing rental property, here are a few tips to consider:Keep expanding your knowledge in real estate.

Take a look at Reno, it's is a solid area for rentals because of the limited new construction, tech and manufacturing jobs moving to the area (Tesla, Apple, Switch etc.) along with the lithium loop of mining and recycling to manufacturing batteries and vehicles.