They can take time with their search and be more selective about a property’s location and condition.

Located in eastern Iowa it isn't a high traffic area.

Steadily does write in California, but it just depends on the exact address, as there are requirements based on the location, how far the home is away from a fire hydrant, etc., things like that. 

Perhaps you can find one working in real estate services -- like Property Management, Contracting, Lending, etc. -- where you can learn the business while getting yourself in a position over time to make investments. 

Basically that means developing Investor portfolios, managing commercial assets and design build.

I have several years in sales, management and training but I have never invested.

I am getting ready to close on my first property - it's a duplex located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, and I will be renting out the first floor unit and occupying the second floor unit myself.

Are you planning to create a business entity out of which you with either hold and/or manage this property?

Hello, I'm a self-managing landlord and I'm looking to build a network of go-to people for maintenance and emergencies.

Spark Rental manages the day-to-day stuff.