I love Software Development but working for a job that controls my time and money was something I did not want to do in the long run.

Good job @Dustin Gale for your first income property in cottonwood its a good area. 

I currently work 2 jobs and was thinking of spending this next year building up a plan that I could then put into action next summer.

All good, he got the job and started on May, 10, 2018.To make a long story short.

If the latter, then good job.

I'm a former builder who got rocked pretty good in 2008 then took a job out of state and just recently moved back to the gulf coast.  

Join in my humble opinion I think it depends on the area and the access to jobs in a downturn.

great job @Israel R. keep it going, you have chose a great market for your multi family investment.I had this problem before with a 26 unit deal In San Diego back in 2012. almost lost the deal (and a 100k NON Refundable deposit) due to not addressing correctly the management companysorry I have none to recommend in Columbus right now , but wish you much luck!

Hi BP,I've heard too many horror stories on property management companies that are not doing their job properly (i.e. do not provide best advice on hazards, termites, do not try to save money when it comes to minor and major fixes around the house and in general do not act as the owner proxy and serve his best interest).From one hand, for 10% (especially on low income neighborhoods) I realize (but not understand) that I can not expect property manager to take care of my house as its own.

I'm trying to get that train rolling like @Brandon Turner and @David Greene are always talking about!