Almost 3/4 of the population in the city of Cle rent.

You can likely do this with your savings rate (that will likely increase) and age. 

With increased competition, renters are opting for homes that offer better value, updated features, and overall appeal.Final ThoughtsThis market shift is a wake-up call for investors and property owners in Charlotte.

How about the increased home insurance cost for a landlord policy?

If dipping into your emergency fund makes you uneasy, you might consider waiting a bit longer to build it up or look for ways to increase your cash flow on the current property.

Can not go wrong with a rental in Ashburn since the rents have increased so much. 

While I’m open to both turn-key and fixer-upper properties, my preference leans slightly toward value-add opportunities where I can improve the property and increase equity or cash flow.That said, I’m also happy to consider turn-key options that provide immediate cash flow if they fit within my investment strategy.

Increase your earnings, reduce expenses, save up, and invest.

He tells you to pay him $5,000 (or much more) to learn all the "secrets" that made him wealth, but then he doesn't tell you that his "secret" was to increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up and invest.

I am thinking to switch to online rent collection from receiving checks in the mail, but worried that receiving 1099k will increase the complexity during tax filing time.