Focusing on what you can control, like consistent effort, really sets the foundation for success.

Anyway, the current auditor set the current rates, and is still at the job..https://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org/

He will definitely help set you up for success! 

We are leaning towards buying in the new area if we love it with some W2 income that we will set aside.  

When we built up the triplex, we set it up so that each of the 11 rooms can be rented out individually (all BR, except 2, have their own bathroom behind an electronically locked door).

Working with a good loan officer or mortgage broker can help you to get your file set up in a way that presents you in the best light to underwriters.

so if you're impatient and just buy something random it's not going to work and you'll just set yourself back.

Reducing rent sets a precedent and can attract price-sensitive tenants rather than those prioritizing quality.Negotiating renewal terms can make sense if tied to benefits like lease length or tenant stability, but always ensure it aligns with your long-term goals.

Alerts I set up through sites like Realtor.com or Zillow. 

I think it's about the best time there is to outside of the past to invest and acquire properties.I just recently found an article by Julie Taylor from realtor.com that was posted December 10th that has some predictions on housing markets where "Home Sales Are Set to Soar" with Colorado Springs listed as number 1 with expected YoY sales increase of 27.1% and Denver expected to increase 13.6% YoY quoting Christine Dupont-Patz who is a real estate agent in the Denver area.