I feel confident in property management, so I am ready to move to a different niche, what should my next step be?

I would much rather do it now before acquiring the properties than do it later. 

Between forced appreciation on general improvements on the property and the capacity to add an additional residential structure, the sky was the limit on value growth.

Currently I own a property in Sacramento with enough backyard lot that has Alley access and my current Mortgage is at a 2.5% rate and don't want to touch or affect it.I am in the process of considering a lot split with a plan to build a new doublex unit in the split lot with hard money or a construction loan. 

I am in the area there are good amount of properties here that definitely can be added value. 

And what would be the things needed and take into account to buy a first rental property?

However, in many cases, these properties operate like  those acquired by the Investor B in the  scenario I shared above.

I've seen a lot of growth in Columbus, both in property values and job opportunities—something I've experienced firsthand. 

Make sure your first property has strong fundamentals—good location, cash flow, and potential for appreciation.

Shortly after acquiring this 7-unit property, I ran into one of the tenant's who asked if I could replace her showerhead.