@Jorge Vazquez I've done a scope on every property I've bought before closing...I'll never buy a property without a scope.To me, a few hundred bucks to potentially save myself a $15-$30k capex (or more) is a no-brainer. 

But it can be done.I only recommend investing if you can find a quality property manager, one with at least ten years experience managing hundreds of rentals and really good reputation.

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I would suggest changing your mindset from how you can save a few hundred bucks to how you can grow your income.

We pay a few hundred dollars for a professional quality pitchbook with the financials and that has been money well spent.

Well, over a hundred posts and not a word about what is taught, even in general. 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Duplexes and multifamily are an option as well, although the dynamics are a little different.If I was still living in BR, I'd househack somewhere in Mid City - capital heights, hundred oaks, poets corner, overpass, etc.

I don't know who Tom is but if you're paying more than a few hundred dollars for it I wouldn't bother.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.