I currently live in San Diego, Ca. but have been looking in the midwest, mainly Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, for properties.Hey Janet, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

You are exactly correct that every project always has a wrinkle that costs more and takes more time.  Real

I'll focus on maintaining the property and optimizing rent increases to ensure consistent returns over the years.

For a lot of investors it takes 5-10 years to transition from W2 to full time RE investor and if you don't have a passion for being a landlord, you may find yourself hating it.

Maintain good business practices an carry a decent insurance company.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

It's important to follow your state’s tenant/landlord laws and maintain a record of any essential notices given.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Those are repairs that we had to pay for, however, and that can cut into your cash flow if these problems occur often.Well maintained equipment is also key.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.