We are really clueless, but at least we jumped in.  I

The only time I'd say it's an okay idea is if either: The area you're investing in is expecting so much appreciation that you will easily profit off that (watch out for mortgage interest though...the appreciation needs to be higher than what you pay in that and expenses to make it profitable)You have some specific reason for wanting to do it- family ties, future home, major long-term hold, etc.Maybe I'm forgetting another one, but those two are all I have for now...

I own a single family home in Socal that my wife and i currently living in. I

What areas of the states are you looking in? I

I keep track of expenses as they come in (I have a notebook) for each rental and file the invoices/bills/etc as soon as they come in and are paid. 

Hi Kyle, I would recommend chatting with a property manager in the specific city of Ohio you're looking to buy in. I

I'm a big fan of lakefront properties as vacation rentals, and the area these cabins are in is popular for tourists, so I felt confident in the deal.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Quote from @Jed Butikofer: Quote from @Jonathan Greene:If you aren't house hacking, multifamily deals should be profitable (maybe not in CA).When I review markets I have lived in, I see 2 bed duplexes for $500k-$700k while only generating $1,400 each in monthly rent.

Quote from @Owen Maiden: Hello, I am looking for C class neighborhoods to invest in. I

It does have Power dialer and when leads come in, I know it's from that person that integrates with my CRM.