We also dig into their paystubs on a deep level. 

I am now connected to and working with another owner and managing her property under my portfolio as well.

Quote from @Sean Pedeflous: I own a duplex in Fayetteville Arkansas and the city is buying part of my backyard to add a trail which connects to a great local park.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

I'd love to connect and support you as you start on your journey. 

@Jason Sinclair, having a designer for a wife, I would answer that it really depends heavily on each house, the flow and usability of the spaces as they are, and the overall use of space in the house as a whole.That being said, while there may be a small shift towards more separated spaces, "open concept" is by no means dead, and in many markets, most people seem to still want to have connectivity between their communal spaces.In fact, my wife's current flip is a split level (although technically it is a split-foyer), and she is taking out a structural wall to connect the kitchen, dining and living areas.  

Networking at local meetups and connecting with agents who work with investors sounds like a great strategy.

I already have a Stessa account which can be connected with a bank account and has the benefits of collecting rent and keeping track of documents, receipts and transactions.

The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn. 

DM me if you want to connect.