If not, then you really need a strong legal structure stating how these properties will be governed going forward, including management, tenant selection, capital expenses, etc.

Scottsdale has been an amazing base for me - so much outdoor beauty, a thriving community, and, of course, a strong real estate market.Since you’re diving deeper into your Johnson City research, have you started looking at specific properties or just keeping an eye on trends for now?

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.

If not, cut it all out and put down some strong sturdy plywood.

@Robert BishopTo prepare for your first real estate investment, build a strong financial foundation with a credit score of 700+ and an emergency fund.

You'll need one when you move so identify one early to tell you how strong an area is for rentals. 

When we purchased our laundromat, it had a strong brand and positive reviews online.

A strong online presence and fresh marketing are how you dominate the market.

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

Strong regional/PE owned tenants.