I have big items backing up now like a garage roof tarped I can't afford to reshingle, a back fence falling apart at my own home, leaning trees that need taken out....

For example, I am a little concerned about some aspects of the business cycle recovery and a potential for a double-dip so I lean toward the safest part of capital stack which is debt (or low-debt equity).

When I haven’t even closed a deal yet and she kicked me out of all aspects of the course 6 weeks ago because I started asking for proof of her $925,000 she claims she made last year in the group meetings.

Properly addressing these aspects will help you avoid any legal or financial issues.

The time spent meeting pest inspectors, home inspectors, roof inspectors, HVAC guys, septic inspections, any contractors for work that needs done, photographers (paid by selling agent) signs and other marketing, Omissions and Errors insurance, MLS fees, NAR/CAR fees, car insurance, gas, only to have a deal fall apart over something.

However, for a rental property we may feel differently as it is an investment and not the roof over our head.

I’ve owned a dozen properties for almost 25 years and I’ve spent less than $500 on roofing, and zero on exterior siding/painting.

As is price point.. this will give you a better long term outcome.if you buy way under median your getting into renter dominated neighborhoods and schools for sure will be bottom ranked.. instead of going East have you considered Vegas.. lowest prop tax's basically in the country. no big weather issues  desert landscape super simple to take care of.. and Stucco homes with tile roofs no big thunder and wind storms to ruin roofs etc etc.. you can buy nice rental house there is a solid B location for about 300k. just worth checking out if you never have..

There is absolutely no aspect of multi housing that hasn't been past me, financing, planning and zoning, or at law.

I think I'm pretty good with most aspects of rehabbing.