Another tip: use Rentometer and RentCast to double-check your rental rates; they’re great for comparing rents in your area and making sure you're priced right.

@Michael Steele - I say understand your partners goals.

@Maria PerriWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Do you tip your handyman?

@Julian FrazierWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Unfortunately, to my knowledge, I don't believe there's any documentation that a future landlord might find to tip them off to the poor character of these tenants.Moving forward, I'm less dismissive of warning signs in the tenant screening process.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Also, any tips y'all would give to people who are just starting out, also I am open to other nearby areas where barrier to entry is still relatively low.

Would love to hear from the community on tips to get started and best locations to find my first property.

Here are a few tips to help you out as you start your journey:1.