Without getting too deep into my own personal financials, ill create a quick scenario. 

The listing agents hate it when I tell them I will present my buyer clients offer in person.

What’s more, doing a detailed market research, making a feasibility analysis, getting to know similar minded investors through networking are some of the ways that a person venturing into that field can avoid pitfalls.Good luck!

My wife and I were able to buy a SFH for our personal residence in 2022 and have since turned our focus on saving for our first investment property. 

This is what happened when I saw her in person. 

According to the person doing the survey, one of my neighbors was about 3 feet inside of our property.

You just don't go 15 years without major expenses.Will you go to Memphis in person to take a look at this property or others? 

He has nearly 40 years experience and his properties are owned in his personal name.

Let them set a month to month lease and then pay you as the cleaner/maid/contact person.

They are not typically designed to create a profit for the person running it, although frequently that person does well on the deals that come through the REIA's membership.