I wouldn’t say that’s a common start for most people though.Also, you are 100% right that 99% of people will do nothing even if you give them a roadmap to working for themselves.

My piece of advice would be to research emerging neighborhoods and focus on areas with strong job growth and infrastructure development. 

It takes time and effort to build up to the point where you’re not relying on a W2 job, but starting now puts you on the right path.If you have any questions about investing or need guidance as you get started, don’t hesitate to reach out.

They can't do their job right.

Probably go for a 3 bedroom with an office or dining I could convert into a 4th bedroom and shared common areas, would have covered everything with airbnb and still covered most with long term. 

For example Intel headquarters, Google, FB, Amazon, Nationwide, Honda, (recently Anduril announced another 4k jobs to Columbus).

Personal guarantees are EXTREMELY common.

As others have said a partial exchange is possible, and common.

Our Newport condo has consistently been rated highly, and we have been using the same cleaning crew since XXXX because they have consistently done a great job.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.