It would also be wise to educate yourself on what a good PM does and doesn't do, how they do it, what they charge and why, etc.My book, The DIY Landlord, will be out in December and can teach you how to select or supervise a property manager.

But don't do it too early.- Spend your time and energy on getting deals, not on imitating podcast hosts.Good luck.

Are you hiring a GC or planning to GC on your own? 

Then if I still have no success, then I move on.

The Long-Distance Real Estate Investing book is a great one to get the lay of the land on doing it from afar, but getting on-site experience will also be important in your journey.

It's not really about the area, it's about the spread on that deal.

These can be fairly automated for you as well to help save you 10% which on 2 units could be well worth it. 

I've been mulling over something and wanted to get your take on it.

@Taylor West You are probably correct on the days. 

If you are renovating your rentals you need to let the current insurance company know what is going on, if they send an inspector out there within the time you could get kicked from the policy too, and not easy to get back on one.