We actually rented the unit back to the existing tenants for as long as they wanted to stay because we didn’t have to do anything to the unit to start generating income.  

However, I'm unsure which market I should focus on starting. 

Once you start changing the rules because you get good or bad vibes from a potential tenant, you can get yourself in serious hot water and end up in court for a fair housing violation. 

For example - anyone can find a deal and start talking with the seller and negotiate a deal.

I'm getting ready to start doing my research and figured I'd ask!

It is a great way to build your real estate portfolio…or at least start.

You can start there, but I know small town politics very well and I'm sure they "omitted" to see the deed restrictions. 

If you have 4 offers sitting there, I would really start looking at them and weigh that with your motivation for selling. 

It kind of depends on what your goals are, but you may be able to start consolidating your properties a little more with like-kind exchanges and/or purchasing larger properties where you could do cost-segregations on.

I’m looking to collaborate with others like myself who are starting out and needing help, whether it is actual physical help with a renovation or moral support.