@Doron Rice this is a common question.

I would never do alcohol and only do popcorn bags/rice krispies as a small welcome basket.

Quote from @Marc Rice: Quote from @Waneeshe De Hughes: Greetings AllI’m ready to start my portfolio with rental properties.

Quote from @Matt Rice: I'd agree with most of the comments here suggesting that house-hacking is a great first step into REI!

For example "No cooking grease, oil, animal meat bones, pasta, rice, any other substance down the garbage disposals except apple and carrot peels and liquids with no solid matter such as juice and soda" and "no vaping and smoking of any tobacco product, marijuana or any substance" on the property, including the backyard"  

West Tampa - 33607Town & Country - 33614Temple Terrace - 33617Forest Hills - 33604Areas surrounding down town St Pete - Kenwood 33713, St Pete - 33710, 33713Gulfport (15 minutes west of downtown St Pete) - 33707Clearwater - 33755, 33765Dunedin - 34698

We acquired one more property in Florida: 14th Terrace in Cape Coral ($80,300).

It was his personal endorsement that did it for me since his reputation is impeccable.My account manager Richard Rice made the process smooth.

@Quin Weidner the street was Kent Terrace.

Plus, buy in a rapidly appreciating part of town, and you'll really reap your gains when you sell or refinance down the road.Here's an active property that I love right now:https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/1167-Geraghty-Ave-9006...Very affordable (for LA standards) and in the improving neighborhood of City Terrace.