I have chosen these windows almost purely on cost and availability from the home store I frequent.The first deal was sold as a flip, so long term reliability wasn't that high on the list.

Without know your goals, I can't say any one is better than the other.I've chosen to live and invest in Dayton deliberately.

I personally don't like the smaller stuff because I want more units of cash flow and don't want to depend on appreciation (to me thats gambling). 

Then, finish with Long Distance Real Estate Investing which again narrows down your chosen field (rental properties) and looks at how to go about building teams and growing your portfolio from a distance.How did you choose these three books in particular?

See what people on BP are saying about your chosen area and maybe pick a couple of cities to do heavy research on. 

It doesn't matter if you actually want to buy them, it's just practice.Start analyzing actual deals in the markets you have chosen.

Proctor and Gamble just established a large manufacturing facility in the area, which is bringing in many jobs for people.

Remove the gambling and Pete Rose is a first ballot hall of famer.

At some point you have to take what you are learning and gamble.

The reason I gambled with my time with you is I thought both of us could build a company together regarding lease options and land contracts in the midwest where these seller financing tools are common place.