Very smart deterrent.

Or, at the other end, a couple hundred for a 2 hour class in some hotel conference room, that there is just a limit to how much meaningful information can be transmitted verbally and with visual aids in any given time period.Also, by going to "gurus" who are selling their own super-dooper snake oil, new people are never going to learn enough about the basics to recognize upselling and false claims for what they are.  

As regards the college rentals there is plenty of competition but that should not be a deterrent since there are plenty of other properties in Salisbury that you could potentially focus on.

Here's a few pics to give you a visual:

Here's some visual stats for you regarding our market. http://www.2020rei.com/may-2017-dfw-real-estate-stats/If there's anything I can do for you just let me know.

I too am looking at Cleveland and this is a nice visualization of Cleveland neighborhoods.

I also am hands on and visually oriented so for my first deals I would like to be able to keep and eye on them as well as to build systems for future management. 

Ask him instead for ways to relocate or minimize the visual impact of the existing outdoor outlet you describe.Disclaimer: I am not registered or licensed as an electrician anywhere.Second disclaimer: Don't do it, Neel.

Many landlords use the excuse of the cost of turn over in getting rid of bad tenants as a deterrent to non renewing a lease but what it really boils down to is a reluctance to have to actually manage their business.In my situation it is extremely rare that after the first time paying a penalty of $190 that a tenant will pay late a second time.

Google Maps gave me visual pointers and we zipped right into valet with no confusion!