Things like population growth, job growth, and nearby amenities, school availability and goodness, public transportation, and retail development are all important. 

Others just want to make enough to quit their jobs, or to build a nice retirement income. 

I had several that contacted me earlier from Puerto Rico wanting to rent sight unseen but this last applicant was the only one that sounded like they would be a good qualifying tenant (retired law enforcement plus a good job lined up here)

I work a full-time job, but I would love to spend my weekends helping someone out with their properties.

Don't buy down your note...that's your tenant's job (as long as you are positive CF). 

Its either that or I have to wait 2 more years until I'm done with school because I don't have a real job. 

Any tips to starting out would be appreciated, got a stable job even though I've only been in it for 3 months and enough for a down payment.

I was so happy that someone would lend me money with no job.

I think it'll be awesome as Joe does a great job.  

Getting ready to sell a rental, and realized how much I forgot about doing a big painting job. 1/4 of the way through I broke down and shelled out for a 18-inch rollar and big painting tray.