You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

A light bulb replacement, for instance, might be the responsibility of the tenant.

However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

Usually you can find this online.#3 Chances are you will never buy a $500,000 property for $30,000. 

And although I'm grateful to have found another lender to get it done, it cost me more money in points, a higher interest rate because of the current rate was higher than previous, and I had to buy another appraisal for $750.The response I received from one of the founders of the company states: "We are not able to refund any amounts at this time as the time of quality control has passed....

It is a big responsibility that I am willing to take on for myself but not so much on behalf of a tenant. 

@Nathan Gesner  will do, thanks for your response!

Quote from @Barbara Potts: Mike, thank you so much for your response!  

I agree with both responses @Chris Magistrado.