You’ll want to differentiate the good ones from the not so good, and that should give you a much better idea of what your options are.

Would looking to become an agent be a solid option to start?

@Nicholas L.I’ll be hiring a PM so that’s good to know.Will look at the other options.

I couldn’t find any positive reviews about the diamond level, but would love to hear a first-hand experience.  

Marketing options for available listings. 

Speak to your accountant to confirm the best option for you.Anonymity is not asset protection.

There are plenty of grocery options in the area and a lot of people have cars.. so probably not needed.

I'd also really appreciate any thoughts on choosing a big national bank vs. a smaller organization, as well as advice on how to filter through banking options to find a good fit. 

But I have investors that bought properties with me pre 2020 and their properties have all gone up in value 30-40% so you never really know what external factors can positively or negatively affect each market.But even though prices have slightly gone up in this area, there are still a lot of good deals to be had, depending on what types of properties you're looking for and the type of neighborhood you're looking to invest in.  

I lived there for a year and a half and now rent it out with a positive cash flow.