If not, I would highly recommend doing so!

You should also study up on what the homes that sold have in them (your quality level of finishes should match or exceed your competitors if you want top dollar).

I feel yours is overpriced unless it's smack in the middle of downtown with high-end furnishing. 

However, real estate values (on a national average) have never gone down over a 10-year period. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUSHere is what I do:I live in San Diego, a high-appreciating market with a lot going for it economically and very little cash flow.

They look good on paper, but the realities of low-quality renters, high crime, unscrupulous vendors, and other problems can destroy the investment value.Some landlord insurance policies have burglary as an additional rider you must add on specifically.

I've been educating myself highly in REI before I decide to purchase my first investment property.

Over time you can develop a relationship with a realtor which might up your position in the pecking order. 

Also, my tax bill was super high this year since my property didn't really require any maintenance last year, and this would be a beneficial write-off as it would buy back time and ensure a quality property.

Let's coordinate something and build a business relationship

The easier way is to establish a relationship with a portfolio bank (commercial lending) no limit to the number of houses you can own.Better yet, do something like what I do: I don't use banks at allAverage Cash Flow Per Door In Phoenix Metro Areahttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/600/topics/58...