So glad you've already plugged into the Bigger Pockets podcast - that was a huge source of education for me when I first started.If you haven't already, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust, and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

But I would be circumspect about how I requested the records (need them for personal research project), how the information appeared when disseminated (all indications that it came from the State would be removed), and how I phrased my interactions with property owner's who were identified through use of public records (I'd never mention that the owner's identity or address was obtained from the State or County, only that obtained the information legally at considerable cost).

@Justin Heitter, you can see actual electric/gas costs for an address here: https://www.myavista.com/your-account/moving/high-...WSG should average $65-75/month/door.Management will probably average 8%, depending on your manager.

I don't have many REI regrets but if I started all over, I would house hack early and often.If you haven't already, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust, and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

@Steve Vaughan In NC we are a 'Deed of Trust' state.

Trust a kiln manufacturer to give me the safest specs on electricity?

A living trust is a way to avoid probate though.

By Day 60, were federal agents at the door accusing the tenant of sending child pornography through US mail because multiple envelopes with their return address had been sent to several government addresses throughout the Los Angeles area?

@Caleb Heimsoth is right, trust your gut!

I have a trust broker field into property management in the desert west of you.