By the time I am sick of self management, the offseason comes and I get a break.

I converted my primary residence into a rental property three years ago.

But PLEASE look in to other PM options.

Most your leads are going to be investors who want a steep discount anyways and they may factor in the savings in commissions (meaning you technically aren't paying but it is still factored into the price). 

Hey Lavette, have you looked into Ohio markets such as Columbus?

Once you transition one of the homes into a full time rental you will reap that benefit by filing a schedule E at the end of the year.There are a few loopholes to consider like calling one home a "Vacation/Second home" which allows you to pull out 80% LTV with a better rate. 

If it is brownfield and you're going to clean it up, they might talk.If it is just kind of a run of the mill deal, I don't think you get any break on taxes. 

Turned it from a cat-pee haven into a nice SFH. 

Hello, I'm not familiar with Rome but wanted to suggested looking into meetup to see if there are any RE groups there or nearby that would have people that can point you in the right direction. 

Hello BP community,I’m currently exploring the possibility of converting a single-family home in Philadelphia, which is zoned RM-1, into a multifamily property.