Many who started out as Novice beginners with fix and flips and now do large new construction and Multi family projects. 

California does not have a law requiring deposits to be held separately (neither did Alabama when i had Alabama properties) and it seems like a significant hassle to address a virtually never occurring event (not having money to return deposit to the tenant). 

If that is the case wait till your 18 and purchase a small multi family to house hack.

In application, if someone comes to me on a home they just purchased w/ nothing down, the FHA Title 1 loan will lend them up to 25k on a SFR or 12k per unit on a multi up to 5 units.Jason

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

The problem with Multi Family is that unless you or your partner have $10M or so of net worth and $1M in cash laying around as well as prior experience with commercial real estate, you can't get the loan. 

Also, consider joining local real estate investment groups in the Ashtabula area - even if you attend virtually.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

The most recent job fair featured over 20,000 open positions.In ConclusionWhile nothing is guaranteed, the combination of population growth and limited land for expansion virtually assures that prices and rents will continue to increase.Thanks for reading my post.

Are you looking at single family properties or multi to start?