I would be more than happy to install a new unit however your rent will increase $350 a month for this year.Or i could buy you a couple fans ($16.00). 

And while I'm not personally a fan of most of Capitol Heights, yes, I'm sure you can find people to fill it at the right price.

I wasn’t a big fan of shaking and stirring poison in fancy ways to begin with, but bartending used to be considered recession proof.

As a general rule, I am a huge fan of the strategy you outline, but have you run the numbers on your current home as a rental? 

If I was in your shoes, I'd shop the deal around to more experienced operators and see if they will partner with you.

Another tip would be to put yourself in the shoes of a renter - where would a renter go to look for a place?

Point being, if I were in your shoes, I'd be careful not to pay a premium at this point as there is likely to be downward pressure for the next year or so.

Otherwise, I'm a huge fan of hiring a pro PM when starting in a new market. 

@Patrick Bunn There is a Proeprty Manager in your local market GK Homes...I will DM you their site but they have a local podcast and tons of content on their website for people exactly in your shoes. 

@Rod LambeI've got something you could do ..it's free and it's easy and I doubt anyone here has tried this (would love to know if anyone has).. so I'm a flipper I've never wholesaled a property, not the biggest fan of wholesaling.