What price range is a good starting point I don't want to start to low and be trapped for maintenance repairs and such but don't want to overwhelm myself with debt to begin?  

Double glass is usually sufficient as opposed to triple glass (depending on weather and noice conditions), but I would recommend a thicker glass (usually it is 3mm, but upgrading to 4mm glass would not cost much more and it would provide better insulation and resistance to accidental breakage).if you need any more info, just ask

Local investor looking to expand my holdings, and my knowledge. Always willing to chat, and share what I know!

There are a lot of companies that offer that service, and typically range from $50-100/yr. across the country.

This way they will shop your loan across a wide range of investors and get the best option for your specific situation.

@Daria B  the area where we want to be is very limited for any real estate for sale in my price range.  

This is known as the self-sufficiency rule.

don't own any other than some duplexes but manage and have managed multiples in the 30 unit range.  

Ask what the range of interest is on the type of loan you'll be requesting or the current rate as applicable.

Hello All - First off, sorry for the long post but I wanted to give sufficient context here.