Just make sure you use a very honest agent that doesn't sugar coat anything and check the crime statistics and household income.

Trustworthy property managers can make or break a portfolio, and I’ve found that vetting them carefully—checking their reviews, local reputation, and how they handle tenant retention—is crucial.

Just be sure to check property taxes, insurance costs, and the local rental market before buying.

@Stacie TellesMost lenders have a seasoning period (typically 6-12 months since the original loan), so check with your current bank or shop around for others.I would also watch out for prepayment penalties on your current loan.

Just check the local rules to make sure you’re good to go!

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.Here is my generic beginner advice.1.

If they're doing anything another tenant would complain about I send them a written warning and the minute another tenant complains is when I'll double check to see if I can file eviction for that specific thing and give the tenant three days to knock it off. 

Now that you asked, I need to double check that.

The only item I would suggest is double check the payment terms of the your HELOC... in particular, can you pay interest only or are you required to pay a portion of principle each month on the amount utilized.

Quote from @Olivia Armstrong: Hey all, My husband and I have been searching for a property purchase, one that temporary checks our boxes and also kickstarts our investing journey.