Not really a simple answer to this - definitely an alternative to rentals for cashflow.

Diving into self-study is smart, but I’d also suggest connecting with a few local property managers or investor groups early on—they can give insights you won’t find in books or podcasts, especially around tenant laws, local ordinances, and market trends.Since you’re starting with residential rentals, focus first on mastering tenant screening, leases, maintenance systems, and bookkeeping.

Have you explored more passive strategies?

Purchase price: $130,000 Cash invested: $19,000 Sale price: $286,000 Found this single-family through calling off-market in North Linden, a C+ Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.

Hi everyone,I’m exploring an idea and wanted to get honest feedback from this community.Right now, most investors who want off-market leads (like tax-delinquent, vacant, probate, absentee, etc.) use monthly subscription tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, etc.).

My question is, should I explore potential investments elsewhere, or is it not worth the hassle?

Does this one site make sense to rezone for residential.

We code this now.

You may need to revisit and do this two, three, four times...your face will be scorched onto the salepersons' brains and when corporate gives them an edict to sell a certain amount by a certain time, or offers them a bonus to hit a certain goal, even if it means being generous with the hold-out (every community has one or a few), you'll get that call offering a concession.

I would love any advice or tips as I am going through this journey and working on finding my first property!