I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

So I gather this isn't a deal that most of you with experience would do? 

I can say my personal experience has been pretty mediocre.

Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

@Arun MaheshwariFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, Richmond, Texas, is a promising location for single-family home investments due to its growing population, suburban appeal, and proximity to Houston's strong job market.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

It’s incredible that his experience would be so similar to mine.

There are many routes to go when starting to find leads it all depends on your budget and experience.

I would research as much as I can on those markets and join your local investment Facebook groups as well because there are local investors who can share more experiences as well. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.