If you ask them usury rate in your local state and they hesitate, then they likely aren't super familiar and only dabble in it.

As others have stated, need at least 30% in reserves.

*Would also consider out of state so long as it is closer to the west but, would prefer to buy local first.Thank you.

As a beginner, you can learn a lot from your uncle with a few rentals in another state or a co-worker who's on their second house hack.

That's why I need to find a place out of state.  

I am looking to eventually be an out-of-state landlord investor Ohio.

I grew up in Metro Detroit and still have a few properties on that side of the state. 

In many states a property manager needs to be licensed.

I have an abandonment provision in the lease agreement that states Abandonment is defined as absence of the Tenant from the Premises for at least 10 consecutive days without notice to the landlord. 

I finally got a copy of the paperwork stating demand and possession.