@Alioune Camara thank you very much much for the words of encouragement and advice! 

It’s encouraging that the houses are in good shape, which will make the transition smoother for you.

We want the court that allows/encourages plaintiffs (landlords) to file for themselves, rather than requiring they hire an attorney to do so, as many higher courts do.Most modern cities have this data online, and often with no pay wall!

I’d encourage you to reach out to local investors in your area and really pick their brains.

While I know there's a cost to it, I would encourage you to have an attorney deal with this on your behalf.

Augustine / Jacksonville area that: ✔ Supports traditional residential transactions ✔ Is investor-friendly (fix & flips, investment properties) ✔ Encourages entrepreneurial agents ✔ Supports agents who also invest personally If you’re part of a brokerage that aligns with this, or have recommendations, I’d love to connect.

But I would encourage everyone to read them. 

One of the hardest parts about our job right now is we have to combat against these "gurus" that are saying there are remarkable deals out there and these wild structures that if we encourage some of these as agents we can be in hot water.I would also use your past clients or personal investments as case studies on why something does and doesn't work.

It is all about adding value and improving cash-on-cash returns.It is also worth checking market trends to see the year-over-year growth rate and run a pro forma to project how much appreciation and rental income increases you might see over time.Your savings and financial discipline put you in a great spot, and I would just encourage you to explore how you can make your money work harder for you instead of locking it all into one property.

after that, I'd encourage you to get a sewer scope if you get the property under contract.