When fuel prices rose, it wrecked the economy --hence the strong correlation between cheap fuel and dollar value. 

Data over the last century shoes REITs have a correlation to stock market returns. 

So first off - I have been in your shoes asking this question.

Put yourself in their shoes.

The very coolest spot is centered around 35th/34th next to the river.Also look into the bench area between Vista and Latah (crossroad Rose Hill-ish).

NEW TENANT GIFTSHere's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers (6), shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” bag for collecting materials for recyling, magnet with our name and contact information, picture hangers.Refreshments In the Fridge (for move-in day): several bottles of water, healthy snacks, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.Larger items: Welcome mat, shoe tray.

In cold markets, guests like to come home to a nice hot dinner (not to mention the good smells that fill the house as a result 😊)Try to put yourself in a guest's shoes and ask yourself what you'd want to have accessible to you when traveling to a mountain market - the little things will be most appreciated by guests!

There are also multiple dry rotted boards where the legs of our chairs / shoe heels have gone through."

By the end of this month, I’ll have saved up around $25,000, and I’m really eager to break into real estate.If you were in my shoes, how would you use that 25k to get started?

Quote from @Maggie Rose March: What's your biggest challenge in funding a fix and flip?