A lot of times, parents assets are not handed over like he's willing to do, but more taken over when medically needed.  

We did have lots of travelling medical professionals as well (this area is a regional medical center).

I talked to the tenant this morning, apologized for for surprising them and said I understand why they lock it, but they I also need access in emergencies or while working on the vacant unit.

Make sure you have an emergency fund just in case...

Local investors can refer a CPA who owners rentals themself, and give you good entity (LLC) and tax advice.Sort of a disclaimer that makes sense here;  don't ask the internet for serious medical advice, same goes for legal advice. 

I even hear in some cases their markets are filled with properties that would have a negative cash flow.Our market is pretty safe in that outside of this past Covid influenced year, you consistently have demand with the influx of students that need housing, medical professionals, etc.As to the very best investment opportunities, overall, I have to say the value of whole salers in our market & their role has significantly increased.

I am going to look at my first potential rental property on Tuesday and I am currently in the process of trying to think of the most appropriate way to finance my first deal - finance including down payment, renovation costs, closing costs and mortgage.I have enough between my cash funds and taxable brokerage account that I could pay for the down payment, reno costs and closing costs with cash, but that would basically wipe out my emergency fund.

He had a major medical issue, he survived (his credit, did not), and now is making decent money on track to make 120k annually. 

Yet, many people end up going to college (for the sake of going to college) to emerge with a degree in one hand, and a whole slew of debt and lack of direction in the other. 

Husband wife team, offering 24 he emergency service to for a free 2Br unit to rent.