I did a random drive by on his rental one day and noticed several cats in the window.

It sounds like you might be equating being ‘risk-averse’ with picking lower-priced properties, but ironically, that can sometimes lead to riskier investments.

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Between repairs, supplies, insurance, and random surprises — tracking expenses for rental properties can be a whole job.

Totally get where you’re coming from—there’s a ton of random stuff online, and it’s hard to know what’s actually legit.

Quote from @Brian Canady:  I didn't say hire some random person / host from airbnb.

You will need to probably pay these people if they are just bidding jobs for you randomly for you to learn and not do deal..

@Oliver Outwater When picking a single-family home or duplex for investment, focus on positive cash flow, a growing and stable location, and the overall condition of the property—favor homes needing minor cosmetic updates over major structural repairs.

Local prices feel out of reach, so I’m looking at other states.If you’ve bought out‑of‑state, how did you pick a market and put a good team together?

Sometimes I come across interesting properties that need to be moved (I currently have one that I need help moving) or sometimes I would like to pick up a property or two myself and I have already been through everything on the MLS.