I am a Real Estate Broker myself who has helped over 400 other investors.

Mashvisor – Helps compare long-term vs. short-term rental potential, especially useful if you’re weighing both options. 4.

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If you choose the right company it'll drastically reduce your risk of maintenace coming up in the first 5 years and also help your yield.

Cities tend to have diversified revenue streams and robust infrastructure, which historically have helped them rebound faster from fiscal shocks.

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That pragmatism will help you mitigate risks as you understand the different components of managing rentals   

As always, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) The area has a mix of stable, long-term residents and rental demand—especially with Section 8 tenants—but it does vary block-by-block.Key things to consider are Rental Demand, Property Condition and Management (a local property manager can help navigate tenant screening and city requirements)It’s not as bad as the headlines make it seem, but success here depends on buying right and the right property manager.

He also said he'd help me acquire large multifamily, but then had never even heard of Crexi, or Loopnet and had never owned anything larger than a duplex. 

It will help you figure out what you target goal is for your first property.