I suggest that you attend local REI networking groups and meetups to connect with fellow real estate investors.

My fiancé and I each bought multi families separately in our names so we could each utilize an FHA low down loan. 4) Talk to a local agent, especially an investor focused agent.

You can buy cashflowing deals but they are tough to find and usually get bought up by the locals.

Hamp I would love to talk more I have a few ideas and would love your input seeing that you're local

You can also call your local hospital HR and ask if they maintain a list for traveling professionals.

@Walter PinedaI use Hemlane to self manage local rentals.

Unless there are state or local laws (and there are) prohibiting discrimination based on source of income you can legally not rent to people on a non-garnishable source of income.

Here’s the background on it and what I’m considering, please let me know what you think.I’m a W-2 person using a local property manager, I love my job so I need someone else to do the work.

Try this device to measure the noise: https://www.amazon.com/Indicator-30-130dBA-Detector-Temperat...You can also stick the same device by windows and doors to see if temperature drop - which would indicate an insulation issue.In addition to getting an Energy Audit, you may also want to look into any state, local or utility programs that offer discounted or financed energy improvement programs.

I suppose that most of the time MLS listings are over priced, but I've been finding deals in my local MLS for a very long time.