Also, consider raising capital after doing the first few - consistently building your connections while learning as you go. 

As others noted, most municipalities issue future zoning maps which indicate the direction the local planning commission or equivalent wants to take their zoning and if your plans are consistent, that's generally a good indication as well. 

However, make sure to research thoroughly—there are many providers in the market, but not all have the experience or track record you’d want.For consistent cash flow and long-term appreciation, look into areas in the Southeast.

That was the claim advanced by the original post."...and that's the part I have consistently DISproven time and time and time and ... again.Again, look at my post from late last night.

Proper documentation and consistent reporting are crucial to ensure compliance with IRS requirements.

Being able to drive by your properties frequently to see them in person (even if you have a property manager) can provide consistent peace of mind. 

Be consistent with payments and work with vendors that report to bureaus.Personal Guarantees: Many lenders require a personal guarantee until your business has a solid track record.

@Zachary Sakena Purchasing properties through an LLC is all you truthfully need and that is more for business planning than anything else (if you consistently follow through on the items I previously shared). 

Thank you.From what I've learned so far (aside from posting etiquette) I realize I need to have a clear plan, which so far consists of:- My Goal: to have $10k/months of income to replace my day job.

While this amount of evictions seems higher than normal, even for a rough area, in general low end areas = fewer qualified tenants = more tenant fraud and more consistent evictions.