For bookkeeping it depends on your portfolio.A portfolio of 1-3 SFR's can likely be a DIY project.For 4+ you may want to consider outsourcing.For tax prep, you'll likely want to have a pro handle it regardless of the portfolio size.

Most owners can handle a couple of properties on their own until the tenant stops paying, there is an eviction, or the tenant becomes difficult.

If there's anyone who can offer me some advice on the best way to get started with no capital but good credit, that would be great.

Any insights or tips you can share about the Section 8 process, the Birmingham market, or challenges to expect?

I would appreciate any and all help.best regards,JoseHi Jose, There are many lenders on here who can help you out with this.

The withholding can also be stopped altogether, and only actual taxes owed will be collected by filing form MW506NRS at least 21 days prior to settlement and filing it with the Comptroller of Marylands office to get the exact actual tax owed calculated. 

Because on average, we can only remember three things at a time.

Yeah, this can get kind of tricky. 

But if you have the cash or can pull it from another account or can get a gift for the down payment.

welcome. it can be profitable but do your due diligence. network with people that are doing it and try to see if can find mentor.