They moved, as renters, into our suburban neighborhood in 2019 for the schools given that their first child was starting kindergarten. 

As I gained more knowledge and experience, I understood that everything is negotiable in real estate investment, and it starts with evaluating the properties and the underwriting templates.Understanding lender underwriting and income restrictions is crucial for success.

You can hire a process server- that's probably the best place to start. 

@Donald EggersGreat looking start to your real estate investing.

I have always been interested but never knew where to start. 

Anyone know how to start an area?

You could do 'coming soon' and then start showing it once you close (and before it turns into a reno zone). 

I have repairs to complete and I'm starting anew by house hacking. 

@Igor Balakhnin, the duplex hack with a primary residence loan is one of the most powerful ways to jump start an investing career. 

This is critical early on when you start investing.Better Property Management: Understanding the basics of plumbing, electrical work, and other home systems means you can quickly address minor issues before they become major (and expensive) problems.