@Alec Jacobs to jump in about the washer / dryer.

I find that converting the property into a duplex is a lengthy and costly process, and I want to start renting it legally without going through a long process, because I've spent for rehabs and don't want to put in more for now.

Essentially, should we take this step-by-step approach rather than jumping straight into being landlords?

I believe you can pay extra for a local number, I use the one they gave me which starts with 321.I don't get that many faxes, but sometimes when computers are not working, or contractors have to go to Kinko's to send a scan of something, it's easier for them to fax.

As a local team lead focused on investment real estate, we often start by analyzing comparable properties and historical data to get a baseline for expenses.

Myth: Getting your license means you will start to get business and sell homes and earn commissionFact: Selling homes, lead funneling, closing deals, handling clients is hard work and you must bust you A** to find clients. 

Hi, I plan to start off with my own money

I have a rental with ceiling fans in every room, I am afraid if they start making noise, or don't produce enough air for tenants liking I will get complaints and they will ask me to replace them. 

I started buying properties in Columbus, Ohio in 2017.

I talk with investors everyday that have purchased land and signed with builders just to find that they still have an empty lot, or worse a started building and the builder is non responsive.