The cost of entry is much lower than in markets like NY, and there’s good demand from voucher holders.

I have however come across a few deals where the sponsor purchased the property at a much higher cap rate (around 7.3) than the market cap rate (around 6.4) and then projected the exit cap rate at around 6.8 (which is higher than the market cap rate but lower than the entry cap rate).

Backup entry method: Make sure guests can get in your house, this generally means a smart lock with a code you provide to them.

As for real estate roles: leasing agent or PM assistant positions are great entry points to learn tenant management, leasing laws, and local market trends firsthand.

Cleveland, OH* Low entry prices ($80K–$150K range)* Strong cash flow potential* Healthcare and education are major employers* Revitalization happening downtown and in key suburbs2.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Flipping in NJ can be tough with high entry costs, so consider house hacking a small multi-family as a lower-risk entry point.

A lot of international investors buy in affordable, landlord-friendly markets like Memphis where the entry points are low (often under $150K), the cash flow is strong, and there are experienced teams that can handle everything from acquisition to property management.

Otherwise, tenants think everything is an emergency or urgent.All other maintenance requests are required to be put in writing - via an entry in a tenant portal or an email to a specific Maintenance Dept shared mailbox.

If you say "I'll do anything", or even give them a list of things you can do, you're putting the burden on them to determine what to do with you and creating a larger barrier to entry for yourself.