When we rehabbed one of our units for the first time, We found good success buying from a secondhand shop.

Expect property inspector to investigate rehab performed was good, alongside general property inspection.Can a BP member please recommend a good inspector along with what I should expect to pay for the service.Thank you

Both are enough for a newbie to get started, but neither is particularly good.

House Hacking is a good route to get started. 

I am not good with picking this stuff either. 

The license doesn't cost more, the service and quality does.And a note on that cost, in my experience hiring contractors, only a small percentage of the cost savings was due to finding the right guy who is willing to work for less.

I would like to do some research on other rental properties before I set my priceComputer algorithms are good for studying a general market, maybe even a neighborhood, but they are terrible for evaluating a specific rental.

I It's good that you found a strategy that works for you, and definitely certain demographics and types of people in their life.

Prioritize stable cash flow, good location, and manageable property condition, while considering strategies like gradual rent increases, expense reduction, and value-add improvements to enhance returns.

Good luck.