I'm also looking to build a reliable team, including an agent or property manager, to assist with this long-term investment.If you have any recommendations for the area, I'd love to hear them.

Real Estate is a river, always moving, always changing, cutting new bank and turning old into bog's.

I am a real estate broker, builder and lender, if you need any feedback evaluating any of your future projects, don't hesitate to reach out.

That will give you an accurate, real world number.

It was not real clear as to duration the email count applied to (month, annual, other).  

I am trying to enter the real estate industry with a rental investment property.

I have worked for Keller Williams, Berkshire Hathway, eXp, Sotheby's, and Real.

Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.

Hey, I have $80K-$90K liquid moneyInterested in investing in real estateI have knowledge, I did wholesaling for 2 yearsMy goals are to increase capital + accumulate properties.

Properties are very cheap, real estate taxes are insanely low.