To get started, continue learning through podcasts like the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life."

They are very nice and can be helpful providing you what you can and cannot build on your property (Set back, height restrictions, front look etc).

You also might want to consider remote thermostats in case one tenant wants freezing AC and the others don't.

If you stay elsewhere, consider relocating to a thriving, affordable market like Charlotte or Tampa, where you can house hack or live in a property before transitioning it to a rental.Good luck!

Each deal comes with a different set of surprises even for the most experienced operators.Take your time and don't rush it. 

In the spirit of Goal Setting, here are my top 5 Tips for ensuring you set goals with the highest probability of success. 1.

With your budget, depending on where you are working, I'd consider Silver Spring or Hyattsville  

You should consider creating a good entity either way, but especially if you are going to self manage.

At a basic level there is no one set way to structure a partnership.

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