Quote from @David Orr: That last reply was to a thread that was from a year ago, but I think the answers are still valid. 

My focus, over the last 28 years, has been on the Cleveland market because thats where I live. 

Also, starting my journey in real state investment made change my mindset and since last year I have been more disciplined on my finances and I have been taking better decision on how I spend my money. 

Since then we have purchased 3 single family homes in the 19th ward, Strong Neighborhood and Ellwanger Barry, all close to the U of R, Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital.  

Quote from @Danae Pitcher: How is everyone seeing the holiday bookings this year as compared to last year?  

Quote from @Elijah Edwards: @Jamie Banks I was approaced by a Relocation Specialist last week to rent out my home.

These were the only two times in last ~5 years that vehicle had passed the first camera per the license plate scanner.Seems likely she took the packages.  

In the last month and half, I've been working supporting a local real estate investor, which only goes to fuel my passion for getting into this business. 

For example, if the listing is selling for 200% of the last purchase of two years ago with no improvements, etc.?

S&P 500 index fund has given a historical AAR (Average Annual Return) of 10 % in the last 60 years and 14.5% AAR in the last 15 years as of today.