Credit history will be important and also the type of loan product that you are applying for may mean that income and DTI would come into play. 

Research is one thing, but you have to have someone you can trust when something goes pear shaped at 2 am.Turn-key, as @Hallie Wasserman, suggested may be a good option, but those won't be value-add plays and returns are limited.

For example, if you are looking to wholesale or flip you will want to target an area that has a good bit of activity.

If your entity is SMLLC, the activity is now reported under schedule e, even if you have two entities, it will still be reported under your schedule e. 

It doesn't take much to lose control of your property and I would never advocate for actively giving up what limited control we have as landlords.   

Santino plays "Pat", the youngest of eight brothers (not counting his infant little brother) growing up in the 70's.

I actively wholesale properties that don't fit my portfolio's criteria throughout the year.

If you are in agent in DC, MD, VA....Bright MLS is now active. 

Have played in Illinois. 

With the Port of Freeport expanding and billions in commitments for many years to come this investment seemed like a solid long term play.