@Tim Swierczek, my current plan is the target $10k/month from paid off rentals.

I have a house in my target area coming up for auction in Cleveland. 

The experience reinforced the importance of working with reliable partners like Billy Medlen and focusing on targeted improvements that maximize a property’s appeal and profitability.

@Hector EspinosaFrom my perspective, a smart real estate strategy involves targeting cash flow in long-term growth markets like Texas, the Carolinas, Tennessee, or the Midwest, focusing on Class B/C+ neighborhoods for stability and manageable maintenance.

We target insurance and corporate bookings as well as travel medical professional agencies. 

It’s a solid option to boost your chances of actually reaching the homeowners you’re targeting.

Don't know if any of those apply to you or not, but good to check with your lender today and get them to run your credit so you know what your targets are. 

I feel like having some good experts helping me clearly identify best practices and targets for success (instead of guessing) to be extremely helpful. 

Start by analyzing market trends and targeting neighborhoods with strong rental demand.

This shows that perspectives vary depending on the target audience.By the way, your comment about me being an "exception" caught my attention (thank you for that, I’m flattered!).