And are you thinking single-family, multi-family, or something else?

I think I'll start out where I live and probably branch out outnof state once I build my knowledge and experience. 

With a 9-5 job too busy to catch a breather, being that it will be my first rental property would you recommend finding a property management company to oversee the investment property OR create a profile on a property management platform, I am thinking about Avail unless there is a better platform, to collect rent and hire specialist as issues arise from tenants?

Many wholesalers rely on strong leads and can be found through consistent outreach efforts.4.Leveraging Virtual Assistants (VAs):If you’re building your team, think about hiring a VA who specializes in real estate lead generation and research.

I think it is also pretty weird that at a lot of auctions if we see a "newby" ready to bid on the "wrong" thing, several people will warn them. 

How should I think about cash vs. equity?  

Call the PM (I don’t think HABD will provide information on a property you don’t own - even if you can get them to answer the phone).

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

I don't think real estate is great there, however, as an investment vehicle. 

@Lillian Pintaro,Birmingham’s a lucrative market—it’s been my stomping ground for nearly 20 years, and you can find some excellent deals if you know what you’re after and dive deep by zip code, neighborhood, and city block.For what it’s worth, we manage 2,000+ units (many for out-of-state investors) mostly in the north and west part of town—so think suburbs outside the city limits like Graysville (35073), Adamsville (35005), Mount Olive (35117), Center Point (35215), and the like.Since you’re also open to the surrounding areas, places like Odenville (to the east) and Tuscaloosa (to the southwest) could be worth checking out.