I am new in this game and here to learn everything.

If I were new I would simply stick to areas close to where I live.

But to date, I've just set my rents at a rate that accounts for me having to pay the water bill - and informed the residents that each year I'll increase the rent based upon my expenses (including water), so keeping the bill down helps me to help them.But one problem this could cause is if increasing the rent to cover the water bill then places your rent above the market rate.

Though, it would be interesting to hear the experience of others here with the group. 

I grew up in RI but moved to Boston for college and have been in the Boston area for 15 years.

Might want to tuck that (and your TWO years of experience) back in.I guess if you consider doing 80% MORE investor business in 2024 than I did in 2023 "slow", okay then... ha ha ha.But hey - if people like you insist on being a complete jerk here, showing everyone exactly who they are, as Mel Robbins says, I'll "Let them".Who are you, again? 

Here are a few tips for agents I can think off:1.)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

I promise to always be upfront, honest, and to the point.