Yes, you may be able to go high, but if you miss a week, two weeks, or even a month trying to fish for more rent, the cost of vacancy will out-weight getting it filled quickly at the lower, competitive pricing.3a.

Easy commute to the base and easy access to the beach and fishing as well.

Cotter is a Fly-fishing haven and the area is incredibly desirable. 

., buying oil companies when they crashed a year-and-a-half ago) can work for us.

Gas meter(instead of oil) 7.

The pond is definitely on the list, but I'm thinking 10 feet deep with clear canoe rentals so they can see the fish swim under them.

Once again, heating oil can vary wildly depending on how well a property is insulated.

You said the guy made a talk in your city so he is obviously fishing for takers.

People who are weary right now are seeing what is happening in the Chinese real estate market and feel like that will be what lights the fuse on the next recession (combined with the oil, gas and coal shortages affecting most of the world right now).

Do your homework now while you're young, burn the midnight oil and the candle at multiple ends to get the knowledge you will need to do everything you want to do.