Also, in general agent pm's tend not be as informed on rental law and changes as much because most of the local and state realtor associations focus heavily on sales law. 

It is affordable, the National park is gaining in popularity and brings a lot of business to the area, the city is investing heavily into a downtown revitalization plan, there is a military base nearby with a constant flow of military personnel living offsite, etc...Problem is, I can't technically be "owner occupied", so that is basically off limits for now.

However, whatever money you make will be heavily taxed if its reported (I'm not an accountant). 

Yes, on the investment/commercial side of the business, the numbers do skew pretty heavily male, even more so when you get out of residential completely & into office/industrial/retail.2.

About myself: I'm a Texas Attorney, and heavily invest in residential real estate.

Hey @Sam BoothMy team and I have heavily been looking into the Poconos market because we are seeing tons of cash flow and great cash on cash returns between 20-30%+, with lower-priced house opportunities I would be more than happy to run numbers on some places or help you find your next property in the Poconos!

Once you build enough cash to begin buying out of pocket, then you can relax a little ont he repairs but you must stay heavily involved.

Your credit will come into play heavily and also your income to debt ratio.

That's very heavily regulated and the bottom line is that you cannot advertise for investors into a deal like this.

There is a group called the PII (Portland Investment Initiative) that are heavily invested in the area.