Start by getting familiar with your local market.

I think you should explore local and non-local CPAs before making a decision.

We would love to connect with investors, as well as investor-friendly realtors and property managers in the northern Alabama region.Any insights into the local market or recommendations for neighborhoods to explore further would be greatly appreciated.

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

Have a picture of your family actually installing a big fancy door.And of course, I assume that you are licensed/bonded/imsured as required by your local laws?

Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!

I purchased my first buy and hold SF rental property last year and turned the property into a student rental as it was very close to a local College.

I live in Tacoma, WA…a lot of folks don’t want to deal with having to learn the local housing laws.

@Denise CarringerMy preference is to go local - some community banks offer this type of service or local escrow companies, which is what I found, because they offer a higher level of service than most national.

They offer networking opportunities, education, and local insights for landlords.4.