And to my earlier comment about experience, quantifying higher returns to offset the risks is where I'm struggling. 

That being said I've struggled to find information about bookkeeping and accounting for someone in my situation. 

My biggest struggle right now is trying to figure out how to properly estimate repair costs, so any suggestions there are appreciated.I have been thinking about taking the leap for years, and have finally set myself up to be in a position to do so.Can't wait to see where this goes. 

Inside the city on SFRs and small multis I struggle to find a 1% property - but within an hour and a half of the city the potential is there.

I am struggling with how to weigh out the risk of it being such a small town.

So i have been trying to get them in a 3 house portfolio, but struggling to get that done.  

I'm at a point I'm sure many other new investors in BP are at where significant time self educating has been spent, but are struggling with the lack of experience or network to make some of the strategies and guidelines recommended work in the near future.Going back through podcasts and posts led me to @Brian Burke's blog post from several years ago about needing base hits before you can get the grand slam.

Also currently riding the struggle bus trying to figure out how to post a profile picture...

I am really struggling trying to comprehend exactly what it all means, so any input or advice you have would be EXTREMELY appreciated. thanks in advance!!!

I'm seeing property managers struggle to keep up, let alone private individuals.