The courses i have give me the basics but aren't going to help in the real world.

They basically agree with me that it needs to be vented when getting showers, and that it needs to be cleaned regularly.

Basically what I am saying is this (and I will use general #'s because in am not near a computer:):$100k purchase priceYou are required to put 25% down if 100% rental (if you are living there, you have so many more options)So $25k down.You are financing $75k.Let's say your payment (taxes, Piti, insurance) is equal to $750, your minimum income would need to be $1,000/mo.

Hello all,I just discovered this site today and I'm looking for a place to learn about the basics (and later, the complexities) of investing in real estate.

The holding period of a separate element placed in service before the entire section 1250 property is finished starts on the first day of the month that the separate element is placed in service.The holding period for each separate improvement qualifying as a separate element starts on the day after the improvement is acquired or, for improvements constructed, reconstructed, or erected, the first day of the month that the improvement is placed in service.The holding period for each improvement not qualifying as a separate element takes the holding period of the basic property.

Learn the basics first, then learn investor stuff!

The park roads are basic gravel from the aerial pictures I could see.  

Keeps getting pushed back but I am intrigued by your experiance which is basically my market.   

You need to find what works for you and basically what will "help you sleep at night." 

However, if basic cost of living expenses are not met and have gone to collection that is not a good sign.