No state income tax, no rent control, and a straightforward eviction process make it one of the more landlord-friendly places to own rentals.

We would all love to have that note that has 5 years of perfect payments, 800+ credit score and a 20-25% down payment. 

Starting with one property is a smart way to learn the ropes, and as you grow, networking with local agents and other investors can be invaluable.

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

This gives you flexibility and a clearer understanding of how you’ll proceed based on market changes.

It includes HVAC filter and a few 'free' things (like one free lock out or something like that).

We had to do a lot of electrical work, bathroom, kitchen rehab, total paint and a new roof.

Here are key adjustments:Kitchen ($50k): Likely $60k-$70k for custom cabinetry, quartz, and premium appliances.Bathrooms ($40k): Expect closer to $50k-$60k for four bathrooms with high-end finishes.Flooring ($20k): Likely $25k-$30k for engineered hardwood, refinishing, and tile.Exterior ($12k): More realistically $15k-$18k with landscaping and a quality front door.Misc.

The fear of renting while out of town is common, but it's easy to overcome, especially when you have friends and a handyman.

My 2 cents: You're young, you could get a real estate or real estate adjacent 9-5 so you can get paid to to learn more about real estate while learning and building the side hustle outside of business hours.Seems like you live in a major US market so that's a plus, you could get a tenant services coordinator job in commercial real estate making $40-60k (not sure if that's more or less than what you are making now) It's an Entry level role, anyone with a degree and a polished resume and a passion for real estate should have a decent shot at landing a job like this.