Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

I also helped my mother get 2 rentals to help supplement her retirement, mistake #1b.

We are trying to not use our retirement funds.

Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and children.

I learned about them from a Rent to Retirement podcast where they interviewed a former W2 FT sales guy in tech (that's me today...) turn real estate investor.

I have one in mind at Rent to Retirement. 

I own a duplex that was built in 1989 and has had 2 stable long term tenants with no interest in selling.

Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

I'm just 32 so quite a while before retirement.

Did you set out to retire with real estate, did you have a goal or an amount you wanted to make?