I would have to secure a solid PM though to make it effective. 

What are some effective ways of executing that?

See the stack chart, we are well below the levels from prior years.New Listings: 6,721; +69.29% - seems large due to Covid shut down base effects.

If you are paying $185 for a single property, let me know and I can provide some referrals of more cost effective companies if you don't want to self-inspect going forwardA formal termite inspection is required with each buy/sell of a property and we see termites 50% of the time.

If the sign the lease prior to November 30, their lease will be $800 a month effective February 1, 2023.I wouldn't offer a discount for signing early.

Document how you want your system to run, and make tweaks and changes as you go to be more effective.

Side by side are better from a problem standpoint.If you have lousy tenants or party people that are messy, it only effects one side of the property and its usually just them.

Is it a good idea to become a real estate agent as a good strategy to start investing? 

Thanks Karen.I should have stated something to the effect of "If all my numbers are correct, and it can legally be done is this a good investment move for cashflow.." 

I'm just not a partnership kind of guy and like doing things my way without worrying about how it might effect someone else.