I may plan to pivot to a different area in the future. 

Hey Danielle.I'm going to go in a different direction than some of the other commenters.I am an agent, and depending on your state, getting licensed can be a BIG commitment, both time- and cost-wise.I wouldn't recommend getting licensed unless you want to work as a real estate agent, helping people buy and sell properties.

But this is a little different that a new purchase.

You're looking at a dozen neighborhoods in Scranton alone that each differ, and dozens of municipalities surrounding. 

@Michael MaloneyYou could explain that moving into a different unit would not only require first last and security but also a credit and background check.

However, there are some general guidelines and considerations that landlords typically follow:Check local laws: Different regions have different laws regarding rent increases.

The way to do this is to purchase the Plus subscription of QBO and use the Business field for each of the different LLCs and the class field for each property.

Reaching out to hosts on Airbnb/VRBO can sometimes be received in different ways because response times/rates come into play.

Appreciation there is low, rents are low, and assuming maintenance as a fixed cost (for example, a hot water heater costs $450 from Lowes in Allentown, $450 from Lowes in Scranton, installation takes the same time, and labor costs aren't all that different), the ROI isn't great.

Know what makes you different or better than the other guys, and be able to explain that in an elevator pitch.3.