PMs and realtors want to use people they know that have been in the business and do a good job for them.

Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

Great job and good luck to you!

My job every month is to operate with as little $ as possible in banks that pay nothing, getting every dollar possible into my money market accts earning 4%+.

Collecting rent statements, expense receipts, mortgage interest docs, and more—can sometimes feel like a full-time job in the weeks leading up to tax day.

When you work a 9-5 job, you typically rely on colleagues assigned to you.As an investor, you have the OPPORTUNITY to assemble your dream team of professionals who share your ambition and can help you achieve your financial goals.

Brandon Turner does a great job going over different strategies in his book "Invest in Real Estate with No (or little) Money Down".

That can be tough when it's a one-off job or you only have one rental.

I personally recommend checking Columbus OH - lots of job growth, population growth, and major companies moving and developing here.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.