Read some books, preferably those written prior to 2015 when YouTube gurus started telling everyone how easy it is to buy 17 houses a year with no money down.Investing is pretty simple if you just follow the process investors were using since the beginning of time.

I prefer Rentredi for rent collection, lease signing, maintenance requests, etc.

Without rent control i either raise their rent far above market rents so they give me notice (my preferred method) or i simply do not renew their lease.

It really depends on your goals and whether you prefer to use your own cash or leverage financing to grow.I'd be happy to run some numbers for you!

They prefer the middle/southern part of the country because the laws are friendly and prices are more affordable.

Personally, I prefer to target tenants with full vouchers, as they won’t have to pay anything out of pocket. 

B) Would prefer to install curtain rods now over blinds for most windows.

Make sure to get plenty of toy construction tools so they can help you rehab properties when they get older!

For reference I own exactly one handful (5) SFH  rentals in my hometown, all have been purchased in the last 4 years.1) buying at a discount is MY preferred way to reduce risk.

I suggest having smart TVs and let them log into their own accounts, preferably with a guest mode so they auto-log out after a certain number of days.For catering to families, I would concentrate on providing amenities like puzzles and games.