@Mark UgarteLiving next to tenants can be beneficial for landlords, providing proximity for emergencies and property maintenance.

It seems like there are a lot of choices out there so I am looking for anything that can help me navigate making a decision. 

Hi, yes Ohio is a good choice if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

The US "democracy" is a faint, it's a perception of choice and that curtain has been recently drawn back and literally out-right stated, in relation to why Trump is such a threat as he threatens those prevailing powers who control things, without elections, since '47'. 

YES, I say LET THEM GO HOMELESS, too damn bad, YOURE CHOICE, I really don't care if you have to live in a tent that you bought by selling your blood, YOU CHOOSE THAT PATH. 

In fact, I think it would be beneficial for everyone involved and could really reduce the stigma on sellers who end up with a failed transaction through no fault of their own.But in a hot market like the one we’re in now, where homes are practically flying off the shelf, it can feel like a waste of money to do all the inspections and checks up front, especially if someone else might snap up the property before you’ve even finished your due diligence.

So I am familiar with soflo.One strategy I am trying to implement is The 4-3-2-1 Strategy:Start with a 4-unit property: Live in one unit, rent out the others to cover your mortgage and expenses.Repeat with 3-unit, 2-unit, and attain your dream home last (1 unit property)After 12 months of living in each property, consider a cash out refinance to use equity for improvements or further investments, if beneficial for you.Build a real estate portfolio of 10 rental units in a 3 year span while generating rental income.

So, average cash flow is a product of the choices you make and the capital you have to deploy, as well as your lendability.I think what @Alecia Loveless wrote should be very helpful to you in terms of judging the money coming in, but it all depends on your location and investments.

When starting out if real estate, you pretty much have no choice but to either join a team or join a large brokerage that offers hands on training.

Any feedback/suggestions are always helpful, and I think you could find it beneficial for your operations as well.