Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

I am doing my best to accommodate and fix the insulation as well as see if there are programs in place to lower the cost. however i want to be firm with tenant as they are not compliant with paying rent because of the cost of the utilities.

You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

You will need their advice on your state & local laws to properly proceed.

There won't be a lot you can do, but I am not familiar with the tenant laws in NM.

You are required by law to send  1099 to the government, and to the vendors if you have payments of $600 or more in a calendar year. 

Anyone familiar with this new law in Mt Healthy?

An attorney that only does litigation or maritime law, not so good.

I could connect regarding refinancing and buying a new property in order to maximize profits and also talk regarding the upcoming laws the city passes regarding multi unit properties.

Pull your tenant-landlord laws for your area and arm yourself with as much education as you can about being a first time landlord.