Know this: the #1 reason why landlords fail - failure to manage to the lease (source:  American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

One of our favorite discoveries is that IT'S TRUE, dream opportunities DO land in your lap, the longer you're in business! 

Just shop around online, look for properties similar to yours, add them to favorites and watch them to see how long it takes for them to rent.

Making real estate your primary income source isn't passive unless you have access to significant capital.

@Manuel Angeles affordable deals depending on size can have multiple funding sources….

Can anyone recommend sources for contact information for property owners?

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..

Basically what I'm talking about is cash reserves, or a tappable cash source to weather out the storms that come with the ups and downs of the market over time.Just my 2 cents! 

They claim to charge in the "high 4 figures" - one web source says it's $4800 - to join their group and get access to their network and resources.  

Roan Mountain and Watagua Lake are also favorites.