Set it up so they can give you their name and email address so you can contact them in the future to learn more about their property.Create Facebook and YouTube Videos about Your Real Estate Investing BusinessLastly, having a presence on YouTube and Facebook Live video will definitely get you in front of the right audience.

Some cities like Longview seem pretty strong, but other cities are dying. 

Diversity is great, but the fundamentals for real property are too strong in my opinion. 

I have no particular area that I'd like to start with or focus on, but probably prefer somewhere in the south of the US due to my strong aversion of winter.

@Jack Cottrell You Vacancy & Maintenance percentage are aggressive and may only work for a Class A rental/tenant.If the is a Class B or C rental that will attract Class B or C tenants, you should strongly consider increasing those percentages.NOTE: we deal with a LOT of Class B & C rentals, so we replace "Vacancy" with "Vacancy/Tenant Nonperformance".

If you can make some relationships prior to that with agents in the area who do what you want to, you can find yourself on a team or at a strong brokerage that matches what you want to do.

By the way, Phoenix’s rental market has been on fire lately, with a mix of strong appreciation and reliable tenant demand.

Is it fair that the county can raise property taxes due to a strong market?

I am sure there are other good choices out there, but strongly recommend them.Stessa is lacking tenant communications and maintenance tracking, but overall stands up pretty well as free, or nearly free.Buildium is pricey and has a learning curve, but if you are going to exceed 20 units, definitely look to migrating to a real professional package like buildium

If not, cut it all out and put down some strong sturdy plywood.