Or lines along that.Always prioritize location, then enough reserves to manage the hard times.

Since we are local to each other we should connect.

For the bulk of my real estate service career I've sold Oregon Coast property and STR vacation rentals with ocean views and occasionally oceanfront locations. 

Agents that work with investors, contractors, and local lenders will be a great start!

I am currently studying for my real estate license and analyzing the local market.

I use $/unit per year for each, and the actual amount will vary depending on age and condition of the property, the location, and the size of the property and the units.  

Are you local to the northeast Ohio area? 

Partnering with Mark Raby provided valuable local insights, enhancing the deal's appeal for Partner Driven.

Instead of getting caught up on the numbers figure out an area , see if its feasible, drive to it and look at the area, then see if your willing to take the jump to actually move to that location. 

So I looked at some local markets like Sacramento where I'm from and familiar with the neighborhoods but the cashflow would be so negative that I'd be paying out of pocket every month.Now I'm more inclined to buy a single family in KC as it seems the rates won't drop anytime soon so would like to get in the investment game sooner than later and hope for a rate drop in few years to refinance.I have been looking on Zillow, and recently connected to an agent to run numbers and seems I could make about $100-$300 after mortgage payment and insurance.