Hey @Sudhi Avula, It depends on if you are doing a cost segregation and creating lots of deprecation to be had.

@Hannah PotterIt depends on how much you like doing it yourself but tax prep is something you should outsource after your first rental. 

As you may know, laws vary from state to state.

The seller can disappear from contact over time and not be available when you go to sell - you need their assistance oftentimes depending on the lender.12.

Quote from @Michael Potorti: Analyzing areas around Columbus OH for purchasing duplexes and SFH for appreciation / cash flow - would like to stay in $100-200k range - any insight on where to target and areas to avoid are appreciated.There’s definitely some areas to target but like all things it depends on your risk and reward gauge.

I believe this question is entirely dependent on a few things:1)demographics for the area.

If you don't already have a buyer list built out, it may be easier to sell your leads to existing wholesalers, depending on your lead acquisition cost. 

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

Deciding which software to go with depends on the type of leads you are looking for as well as data quality.

Depending how much you earn you can step up those savings by getting a side-hustle in any part of real estate....working for a top Real Estate office on weeknights and weekends, working for an RE Investor, working for a General Contractor and learning a few skills, etc.