@Mike Manchello yes, I think that approach sounds great since you have the flexibility to move each year.  

Congrats on the progress with your properties,  it sounds like you’re on a great path!

@Roger D Jones hey I appreciate your advice.  

Hi @Juliette HolmJames give you a very details inside, this is what I would like to add on his response.Property Selection Caveats (1970s Homes)While the general decade recommendation is sound, remember that every property needs close inspection:Plumbing Systems: Be extremely cautious with houses built in the 1970s.

If its draining, I'm sure it was not strategy; just jumping in because it sounds cool to be an investor.

Quote from @Ryan Montbleau: @Drew Sygit thank you for this advice -- I really appreciate the graphic you included about FICO score and default probability.

@Paul Novak You are gave good, prudent advice, nothing wrong with that! 

My name is Justin, I'm looking for some advice from anyone out there who has experience in the long term rental game.I am looking to pickup my first rental property in 2026, currently in the learning faze watching as many BiggerPockets / Real Estate Rookie Podcasts as humanly possible and analyzing deals for hours a day to learn markets.

Any advice appreciated!

So, thank you all of you for your responses and advice…even the jabs, lol.