The OP was not partnering with their spouse.One told us >500hrs is the only way and the other said >100hrs and no less than any other individual would work.

You should try to find an active investor-friendly agent who is consistently sending you deals through various lead sources they createdAs you continue to work with them, you'll build a relationship with them, and they'll send you these deals before everyone else.Another strategy you can try is looking for wholesalers.

You need to spend time researching and connect with the correct individuals. 

Do you have a family member or friend who's achieved what you want to achieve?

In the meantime I'd been doing a lot of work with section 8 housing, and with friends and coworkers who doing residential-commercial investing.

Previously we have rented the whole house to one group - it's great for friends, multi generational situations, etc. 

Hi Klejdi,Both states are relatively land-lord friendly and I see many investors in both markets.

If you or anyone you know finds wholesale, off market, investor friendly deals feel free to send them my way.

Hello friends.

I and my husband does not have any relatives or friends in any of the states, so we don't have pretty much any idea about the market in any of the states.