Hi Jessica,I am relatively inexperienced (own two properties) but pretty well read, so take this as you will. 

In just reading through posts on the site, it is truly amazing to see experienced professionals helping out the inexperienced folks looking to get started or helping out in their early journey.

If there are multiple offers, it make dual agency even worse, IMHO, especially if you are an inexperienced buyer.

I was new, excited, impatient, and highly inexperienced.

I made it clear that I wasn't looking to work with inexperienced investors.

The other reason is that I want turn-key properties and not one that requires work as I am very inexperienced and do not want to take on a project.

I have far better things to do, like play tea party with my granddaughter!

-Jon Make sure to build your core 4 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...Some other things to keep in mind are1) is it a landlord-friendly state2) what are  the vacancy rates (for the area you want)3) What are the driving economic forces for the area4) price to rent ratios vs appreciationThese are a few to consider, I think ohio markets are really good right now.

I have concluded that these mass text are coming from inexperienced people that are new to the business. 

However, most do not possess this characteristic, especially if they are inexperienced believing they will be rich soon off cheap property.