Been in law enforcement for some time and while they do evolve over time, they will keep the same red flags in for long enough for people to figure them out and spot them. 

There are a lot of great resources here and around the web for people looking to invest in Birmingham.

On most any day you could find people walking dogs, or children playing in the area.

This gives you a better opportunity to do STR or MTR and not bother yourself or the LTR tenant with more people coming in an out.3.

Also, why do you think so many people are advised to get an LLC when starting in RE investing? 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

I get a lot of requests for people who want to hold a wedding at our houses.

Most people selling properties are not professional investors.

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

That's pretty vague for people to help you.