Even if someone gives you the lay of the land, you would still want to go there to see for yourself, just as you would definitely have someone come check out Dorchester to see what they consider safe and not safe.

I would say a complete home remodel definitely has challenges.

Since there are often different entities, there are different skills and systems needed.With that said, I can tell you are definitely better at building systems that I am (I have built up some best practices, but they mostly reside in my head).

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

If you are not starting from a very strong financial position and you do not have the ability to quickly stockpile cash quickly from other means then I definitely agree with that statement from the book.

I would definitely recommend taking pictures. 

That is pretty bad, but I have definitely seen worse. 

I definitely wouldn’t get worked up.

Quote from @Alyssa Wright: I would definitely recommend looking into the Western Pennsylvania market, especially for Section 8/subsidized housing!

Quote from @Bryan Stengel: Hi Abraham, I have definitely had some success.