We need even just the basic deductions of home ownership(then later turning this into a sole investment property) as my wife & I have only been taking the standard deduction each year and usually owe(we have lowered the amount we owe increasing 401k contributions), and pending a new promotion within a year, we will make significantly more W-2 income.

I’m based in California but have been investing in Detroit since 2019 and have built a portfolio there.

Real estate investment is more art than actual science.

I don't recommend investing out of state for your first property.

My local market is cost prohibitive to invest in and the thought of assembling a "team" of unknowns in another market was scary. 

I am very very new to the investing world.

Using a third-party screening service that verifies identity, past rental behavior, and financial responsibility can help minimize risks and protect your investment.

What types of properties do you own and how hard was it for you to start investing? 

He sold all his billboards to one of the big billboard companies after a few decades and now invests in mobile home parks.

Not on an investment property.