Congratulations on taking the first step!

Quote from @Mark Morosky: @Caleb Brown@Evan Polaski@Jaron WallingI haven't signed up for the MLS but is it that easy to just make an offer on there?  

But if you’re aiming for the highest return, short-term rentals can be a great option.My current strategy is to find a single-family home with an “in-law” layout, something you can divide in two, add a separate entrance, and rent out the master suite or one half of the home on Airbnb while living in the other.

Running the numbers on these properties the potential profit looks pretty favorable!

As an agent we had someone on our team that ran into someone claiming they were the owner and started going through the process of listing.

You’re on the right track.

DO not waste money on stuff you don't really need.

As I was living out of the country, I set up 'auto-pay' for regular bills, and alerts on bank accounts to keep abreast of any excessive dips in balances or unusual activity in general.

Hello, great work ...I'm starting in Houston with a duplex that already has 4/3 on each side already but still thnking to convert the garage, how do you go about the AC?

And your thinking is spot on here.