It's time to start the process as everyone else mentioned above.

I’m thinking a small town could be a great place for me to start compared to big cities.

.### The House Hack I Wish I Had TriedIf I could do it all over again, I would have started with house hacking.

If they are not aligned then simply keep looking till you find one that is.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companiesWhat are your average days on market for vacant homes?

I am excited to start building my portfolio and learning all I can.

It is awesome that you are getting started early in your career. $220,000 is definitely a lower purchase price amount and really limits you on what you can buy.

Good luck getting started - let me know if I can be any help.

Kid in college and one starting to drive   blah blah blah.I'm sure there are numerous places to cut money for sure. 

Building a trusted team is key, so starting that process as you actively search for your market will put you in a strong position moving forward.

Start with VRBO and Airbnb and use their iCal function to sync calendars.