If you're a patient person that will definitely help, but the more important issue is being able to retain tenants when they have to wait a month for their AC to get fixed in the middle of the summer. 

This is another reason you have turn key brokers they have the patients to work with newbie investors.

Rents raise over time and the cash flow will come too- just not right away, you have to be patient, but it will be worth it.  

@David SongI'm a California resident and I've had excellent success in Ohio, but there are a few things you should do before you invest:Lots of due diligence including:a) the state and particular area, for me that meant finding a very highly trusted local PM / agent to tell me everything I didn't know which was a lot and still isb) have a full team there, PM, agent, insurance guy, tax/legal guy, etc.c) keep very current on all important trends in the state and locality.d) be willing to say no 20 times before you even consider acquiring new properties, and be very patient and prepared so you have the emotional stability to wait for the right opportunities and then the guts to pull the trigger when they arise.Easily stated but not so easily done.

Deals are there in times with high rates and low rates so be patient and ensure that the deal pencils to YOUR numbers and desired return profile. 

My girlriend has been patiently waiting for me to pay this down she wanted to be in a house last year but I wanted out of bad debt first.

Im excited for my 2nd property and I must be patient not to jump into something that isn't the right deal.

It’s always great to hear stories like this because the reality is, taking risks and being patient pays off in just a few years.

@Jonathan Hulen set your criteria and be patient.

Off-market units are creeping up higher as well, but there are the occasional gems if you're a patient buyer.