They are both mature investment markets, so there is currently plenty of competition and thus strong upward pressure on prices.Have you decided on an acquisition price range?

Was caught without savings and had to replace the roof and add central air.

If you push to much on landlords, especially small property owners like me, we will continue to sell our properties to what is becoming owner occupied properties, putting more pressure on the desperately needed rental housing availability.

Find reasons to enter the property periodically (every 4-6 months) such as smoke detector checks or air filter replacements.

I'd go the vrbo/air bnb route and deal with their tax and permitting bs.

Air B&B?  

A few plants (hydrangeas are nice and grow well there) by the house, make sure you leave them far enough away from the house to allow them to get air flow and grow.Not sure if there is enough space to add shutters as the distance between the door and window looks tight.

As long as the roof looks good and the heating and air is working well, you should be ok.

So as far as introductions go, I have been serving in the Air Force over 18 years and have now bought 3 homes and sold 2.

Do faucets work with sufficient pressure without leaking?