The worst thing you can do as a landlord is be hated where people feel you have personally and negatively impacted them.

I recently installed a high efficiency hot water heater and furnace in a single family home in Western PA, I called the building inspector to ask what permits I needed, and he could care less about permitting for it. 

How have you seen others (or yourself) go about making their first acquisition with little to no equity?

Hello,I live in a pretty hot market, with very low vacancy rates and high property demand. 

Banks and CU have something called "High Cost" rules which means a mortgage under $75K generally is not large enough to include or finance their hard costs plus fee's.Some DSCR lenders offer a $75K minimum after down payment but rates are usually above 9.75% even with good credit and carry a 2-3 year prepayment penalty. 

My credit score is good high side. 

National and local economic factors can definitely impact real estate. 

With that often comes very high risk.

Additionally, staying updated with podcasts and blogs can further enhance your understanding of the latest tech trends impacting the real estate industry.If you're looking to learn and grow in the real estate industry, seeking mentorship and shadowing opportunities is a great way to connect with experienced professionals.

I also plan on forming 2 new LLCs, 1 for new acquisitions and 1 for marketing my buy-and-hold rentals.