Stay local -- you have to be there physically.

Sounds like the BRRRR method could be a could way to go about that if you're open to properties that need some TLC as opposed to ones that are turnkey. 

It would most likely in my opinion be a owner financed deal.

I have an IT career, but like some others, I'm looking at economics these days and realizing that I need to make a change to get to where I want to be. 

I would think a detection device would be easy to fool or disable, and difficult to prove in court.I would focus on inspections and look for the following evidence, then document with pictures, written warnings, demands of cleaning/repairs, and follow-up inspections.

It sure be great to hear from others who may have taken a path similar to that into the world of RE investing. 

The purchase price was $560,000, so I knew the costs would be high. 

Residential real estate investing has the potential to be very profitable.

Does anyone have any information on DSCR loan, they can sure, It would be greatly appreciated....

Maybe I was lucky that I have started investing before information became ubiquitous on the internet.The biggest fear (being cash flow negative) is not even a real threat, because it is manageable and it will fix itself over time.