Planning for property management, scaling strategically in one market, and being conservative with financing can also help avoid costly mistakes.If you're considering out-of-state investing and need insights on markets, property management, or financing, DM me and I’ll point you in the right direction!

Indoor camera ONLY for the vacant period for safety/peace of mind then plan to remove once renting it out but will keep outdoor cameras. 

Our rates are generally closer to 10% depending on the plan you pick (you can search us and see our rates on our website - not trying to self promote) but that is for full service property management. 

Establish what type of commercial real estate interests you most—retail, office, industrial, or multifamily—and develop a plan around that.

Remember, in this model, you are planning on holding on to these properties as rentals so pay now in quality, or pay later in headaches and repair costs.

I currently live in it as my primary residence but had plans to eventually rent it out and then cash out refi once I reach 20% equity in the property.

You likely don't have the net worth, proper LLC management or proper separation of personal interests to make this an effective approach. there numerous BP threads you can search to get more insights. tldr - keep under personal name and get a good umbrella plan. 

Good luck with your real estate plan! 

If the house has a septic system, especially if it's an older one, it's worth the investment to have a septic inspection done.This concern is particularly relevant for those planning to buy and hold the property rather than simply fix and sell it.

If you're planning to buy in the US, there are programs for those that aren't US citizens.