Build a strong team, prioritize cash flow, and take the time to understand the local market and regulations, especially for development projects.

Find their marketing name and last I checked they were in the large stores in the U.S.  3.  

Listen to as many podcasts as you can and attend all of your local meetups to connect with other investors.

Your best bet is to find and contact all of the top local wholesalers and go to work for one of them and see what they do right and wrong and see if it's even a business you like.

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

I am about ready to just manage myself from out of state and have a couple of local handymen help me out when things come up.

Also, to disclose to the tenants I am a realtor, do I just put that after my name on the lease?

I’m local to you in CT!

I have heard the name of one of the founders mentioned in the past and they had a good reputation.

Is the washer price set higher then the local laundromat and are the dryers priced lower?