Hi @Giovanni Magana, welcome to the community! 

- Controlling costs for payroll processing, unemployment charges, workman's comp and liability insurance- Coordinating ServiceTech & tenant schedules for appointments--- There are several industry vendors that focus on just this!

I've been active in the community for many many years.

A hybrid approach could work best: start with a cash-flowing Texas rental while saving for a Long Island house hack later.

Focusing on homes that area ideally under 1500 sq ft. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

He is also in the service, is an investor and also an investor focused agent in your area.

If you’re okay with that for now, maybe focus on properties that have good appreciation potential or ones you can fix up to add value.

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