You can get away from the noise and hassle of downtown while still being close to jobs and retail. 

It doesn't mean it's not worth grinding through the deal, but it does mean that there will almost certainly be complexity and challenges to overcome.

Keep grinding and the planets will eventually align for you.

They have guys like you to defense them while grinding their teeth...

Because I work so much it is impossible for me to be on the same grind that full time agents are on.

I would suggest hitting the grind stone and keep working towards your goals and not buy into "privilege" or circumstantial limitations that you are imposing on yourself.

We had him play his sax on the rental side while we went over to our side to see how much of the noise bled through. 

Noise would be my only concern while the wells are being drilled and completed, and the quiet fleets that are out now have done a good job eliminating that. 

Different states and areas will have varying tenant use patterns.So one investors strategy might work best in one state but not in another state or area.So you have to take what everyone's experience is with a grain of salt and see how it applies and works or doesn't work for your area.If you are just starting out most investors are taking on the most risk and yield possible if they are starting out with little cash.If an investor already has a bunch of cash and going into real estate then many are risk adverse.They want maybe a 7 to 8% annual return with an appreciation combo and do not want a headache to grind out to 12 or 13% or higher.Outpace inflation and grow more money than you use to live is the game there.Yes owning a tri or duplex can be easier to sell to owner occupant but if the area goes down hill you might not get a lender to loan there.Your property might be great but the others are trashed.This is why it can be an advantage to own a whole complex.You control all the tenants and upkeep for the place.Pro's and con's to EVERYTHING.No property comes without risk and a potential down side.The real question is WHAT TYPE OF RISK are you comfortable with and willing to take?

Wow gives me all the motivation to keep going on my grind.