Because of nuances like this, and the many others unique to real estate, I'd encourage you to take any advice you get with a healthy dose of critical thinking as no one knows your personal situation like you do.

@Ola DantisThanks Ola for your encouragement And good luck to you too

Hi BP Community,I'm looking for some advice, guidance, words of encouragement, or words that'll set me straight. 

@Bradley Scruggs sometimes a lender will also look favorably on new landlords taking some kind of class for first time landlords.Rhode Island Housing is one such lender but their classes for landlords are actually done through Housing Network RI so I believe they’re open to the public.Just be aware, of course, that when a class is free or very inexpensive, whoever is offering the class, paying for the staff and space, etc. may have a bias or agenda they push in exchange for the free or low cost class (in the case of RI Housing / Housing Network RI, they strongly encourage new landlords to enroll in HAP / Section 8).There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, but it makes it easier if you know to expect that going in :)

Never encourage excitement with rentals.

It could be painting with newer trend colors, for example.Background Check:  I would definitely encourage you to research landlord software. 

And this was actually my first deal, so I hope that encourages you :)

The Fed met and dropped the rates, and it is seeming/sounding like they are intending to let them drop a bit more in an attempt to encourage home buying, as from articles I've been reading have pointed that the economy is heading towards a recession.

I definitely noticed that Cleveland Heights taxes seemed to be higher than some of the other areas, but it's encouraging to hear you were able to make it work. 

Will definitely take note of those and implement them.Thank you guys for the responses and encouragement!