Off-market deals are key if you go this route, so networking is huge.Out-of-state investing is another option people love, especially in markets like PA (Philly, Scranton) or even down south where prices are lower, and the landlord-tenant laws are more forgiving.

Do you have a price point you're targeting and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

You're better off opting for an interest-only mortgage, saving on payments, and then refinancing it into something more conventional when interest rates drop—or, if possible, making a plan to pay down the principal.Interest-only loans, which typically last for the first 5 to 10 years of the loan term, offer two key benefits.

There's a key word and a phrase that makes it 100% a scam.

I’d love to connect & discuss my goals further, especially since you specialize in long-term, turn-key properties, which are exactly what I will be focusing on as an investor.I’ll definitely check out the podcast you shared to learn more about turn-key investments.

.: I haven't passed this past legal review so for what its worth: Part of my standard requirements for everyone include income is at least 3X rent, minimum credit score, say 640, Clean record and no evictions as well as deposit is paid in full at signing of lease and 1st month rent is paid in full prior to handing over the keys.

They key is to not act like you are "hiding" something.

The key to investing out of state is finding a good property manager.  

I'm noticing that trend and where I was getting confused with things.

We are still using some towels after 7 years of use as well as all the sheets since we started.The key to those is washing them right.