However, once I get my own home purchase out the way, the next move is to start building a rental property portfolio. 

I started my career as an Architect specializing in exactly what you are looking for. 

I started the fund.

The WLB lease (unless you use an ancient version) states that if nothing is done it defaults to a month to month.You can send them a Notice of rent increase (which you can get from WLB as well) sign an new lease, or do nothing and go mtm.I find that a 60 day notice from the tenant is not very helpful, most owners don't start showings until after the unit is vacant, so what's the point?

@Hamidou Keita Detroit is one of the best cities in the Midwest for investors, see chart below:Regarding, your first property, we've helped many OOS investors get started in Detroit with our logical approach to invest wisely and avoid critical mistakes.

I want to start learning, so i thought underwriting deals would be a great first start.

I am looking for rental properties in Lawton, OK to get started.

Therefore I'm now looking to start investing in RE in the U.S - prefer neighboring states like New York (Buffalo?)

I had a client use them to take me out of a deal.. it was not a smooth transaction on his side.. but it eventually got done.

My name is Alex and I am a new investor with a desire to start a section 8 rental company.