Well they have been the only people responding to me via email.

I wouldn't spend 2-3 hours talking to people on BP and negotiating with the tenant for the sake of $300.

With the current economic conditions, how are shifts in interest rates and inflation affecting your investment strategy in the U.S. real estate market?

Rental Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

However Property tax's some of the lowest in the coutnry and property maintenance same thing if you buy a stucco home with a tile roof.No real major weather threats like many markets  IE hail storms wind storms etc.. can get windy but thats common.. 

I'd like to thank Brandon Turner for his successful efforts in establishing a community for would-be and aspiring real estate investors.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Welcome @Natalie Johnstone to the world of real estate investing!

Most people don't do it because it's a pain if you manage it yourself and for limited upside.

Check the Facebook group "Quad Cities Real Estate Investors" I can do some more research and interview some if you'd like a broker that plays in the space all day.