My probate expertise is limited to the many THOUSANDS of deals that I’ve done in California since 1978.

I agree with @Ali Boone that turnkeys can be a great option for new(er) investors, particularly those with limited time and expertise to tackle more hands-on approaches.  

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.

That information and expertise also compounds over time.It's easy to be envious of investors in other markets that have seen massive spikes in appreciation, but we only see that in hindsight. 

As a CPA and real estate investor who is a general partner in two syndications, I want to share some practical advice to set realistic expectations.

Note I 100% know that CPM is not LTR PM with a few tweaks- I have lived and practiced this for over two decades. 

House hack is not practical for everyone but worth exploring

From our experience best practice has always been to have exterior cameras as well as smart locks.

I would recommend to look into something more powerful for business/corporate usage.Section C is not my expertise, but I would recommend to follow  the law and have strong security policy such as minimum password requirements and regular changes.To end this on a positive note, Cybersecurity is slowly moving to the forefront of business thinking and it's taken more seriously now than 10, 20 years ago.

I have over 18+ years in the REI game and the financing side is my expertise.