Though I would caution you on hard money lending until you understand the industry a bit better, that can be very rewarding but you have to be able to do your due diligence on deals because you're turning over your hard-earned money to an individuals project, often a flip. 

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and it's super landlord friendly.

Do your research and see what fits you best - best of luck my friend 

I have a few friends that do MTRs in the Denver area and they are doing well. 

They also handle legal matters, like making sure the property follows the rules or dealing with evictions if necessary.For finding deals, I recommend starting by connecting with investor-friendly agents in your target market.

Cost segregation and advancing depreciation has its pros and cons depending on what the individual investor's goal is.

@Bob Asad I like the individual sub account method escrow account, but there are multiple different ways to hold security deposits and multiple laws in different states.

My friend and her adult son have lived in a SFH together for about 20 years. 

I'd have to look) days before they have to pay and rescreen again. 3) I will keep shouting this from the rooftops: written policies are your friend.

I'm never in favor of government over stepping, but I can also see how desperate individuals can be taken advantage of during this tragedy.