If anyone has any recommendations on networks or networking tools, it would be greatly appreciated. 

I recommend you start with duplexes as you should always have a paying tenant.

One book I highly recommend is “Buy It, Rent It, Profit” by Bryan Chavis—it’s a great read for investors looking to build long-term wealth.Best of luck with your real estate journey!

What would you guys recommend for the yard?

Any recommended reading materials, please. 

I never recommend to my clients to be the ones to deal with the tenants unless they have the experience.2.

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

I'd be happy to provide so that you can make a more informed decision.I highly recommend @Maranda Tucker.

This process makes sense from a plumber that wants to make more money.Putting a cleanout at the lowest point (curb) is not recommended in most cases. 

Feel free to DM me if you'd like more insights on all this (we don't do biz in Alabama so got nothing to lose).Here's some other "copy & paste" advice on how to search for a better PMC:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.