I find that with 8 properties, showing vacant units and occasionally repairing issues and shuttling 2 kids to school, sports, and piano, it's still very manageable.My opinion is every landlord should manage at least their first property themselves. 

You can listen to your favorite books but they will cost money!

Nashville is my favorite.  

In the words of my favorite motivational speaker, Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”Spend more time here and you'll get closer to your dreams!

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by @Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 3.

My personal favorites are Loopholes of Real Estate by Garrett Sutton, Esq. and The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties.There are 2 great articles on LendingHome's blog that you can check out:Best Books on Real Estate InvestingBest Books on Flipping Houses

@Eric Johnson can guide you on loans, but you'll need a loan guarantor with net worth = to the loan amount, another individual with post loan liquidity = to 10% of the loan amount, and someone who can put up risk capital (EMD).It is definitely a team sport.

@Leora MerrellMy favorite is using a pricing software.

What are your favorite items to include on a seller financing agreement &/or deed, to protect your investment, while still giving new buyers enough freedom to improve the property and develop their business on it?

I am also new to real estate and currently getting my finances in order for my house hack in the future.I would continue to listen to the BP podcast, especially all the way to end when they ask each guest to recommend their favorite books.