But he's admittedly not well versed in the matter, so I'd love to chat with you. 

Although I would love to have a management company, I am not sure we can afford it starting out, so I am hoping to self-manage initially and hoping not to screw things up too much!

As this is new territory for me, I'd love some advice on how to navigate and manage this aspect effectively.Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

However, due to short seasons, and more mild winters, I'm struggling to think even 3-4 years from now that I'd pull anything more than $50K a year in rentals.Bills / property taxes are about $12,000 a year.The thing is, being single, and not really dying to work in this area (small town), I'm feeling rather stuck, as is all the equity.I'm currently not working, but very much want to move back to Chicago, a place I love, and start buying cash flowing properties.I'd suspect I would have about $900,000+ after all is done if it sold at $950K, considering the vast array of other things I've accumulated (wood splitters, machinery, tools, MCM furniture, rugs,).

Would love to know if you find anything.

I'd love to learn more about those.

When I used to live in other states, I often would come across free MLS listing booklets in Shopping centers but I don't see those here.Lastly, i would love to ask questions, learn and progress with seniors here.

Would love to hear the responses.

For those who started with out of state investing I would love to hear some of your advice that you can give to me. 

Hi @Jonathan Klemm, I would love to link up!