Regardless if you invest in state or out of state find yourself a solid agent who knows what they are talking about.

If you are a legal property manager in your state the owner should have the unfettered ability to allow you to act as his/her agent to enforce the lease, whatever provisions they may contain plus whatever your state laws allow.

It’s great to hear that you and your wife are taking the leap into real estate investing independently.

The deeper your market knowledge, the stronger your relationships with agents, contractors, and lenders, and the better your deals will get over time.

When you are new to the game, agents, wholesalers, other investors, and even you can push you around.

What I decided to do was work in what I was interested in and it led me to be an experienced real estate agent specializing in wholesaling off market properties in PA region specifically Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as Montgo, Delco etc.

I would add to this one pound into you the good relationships you have with the contractors and agents in your area will be your best and most helpful relationships.

The property that I have, my family owns is not currently an Airbnb or a short term rental.  

Hey Lauren just sent you a connection request, I'm an agent here in the DFW metroplex and specialize in working with investors.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?