Here are a few tips to help you on your journey:Network, Network, Network: Make connections with other investors, real estate professionals, and possible mentors by attending regional meetings, networking events, and seminars.

Run your numbers and stick to them- note that maintenance costs are still high, so pay careful attention to your numbers. 

Upwork seems like a great place to start, thank you for the tips :)

She does terrible work with the listing, didn't care about multiple mistakes we pointed out, acted like we were annoying her by asking simple questions, and became defensive and unprofessional when we called her out on it. 

I don't particularly care about liability issues - I have insurance - I care more about deductibles and down time from a tenant letting a place flood because they didn't know where the shut off was, for example.

This can give you insight into what to expect and whether any issues might arise.Lease Terms: Review the current lease terms carefully.

I have been cutting the grass and taking care of small outside items to keep it looking nice and keep the pests down.How can I go about trying to buy this home as an investment property.  

I know a few of mine are Family, Health, and personal growth, but I am curious as to what others are thinking.

Do tenants then care if they and their belongings are safer so you can charge a premium?

You can also search the forums or Google for things like "best states to invest in" or "landlord friendly states" and you'll get plenty of information.Be careful!