Some of these people in the middle we can get approved, and some we can't. 

My mission begin like so many of you in the community have and progress to earning an equivalent income to my middle class salary.

A prior tenant moved out quite abruptly in the middle of a lease period owing about $2K in back rent and lease break fees (specifically outlined in the lease).  

I have narrowed my view to buy and hold mainly, for stability as well as less risk in starting, than some of the more fast paced options.

. :)I am in the middle of purchasing my 1st property in Ramsey County and hoping to get some advice in writing the lease.

The good think about iphones is if you don't know how to use them you can ask any middle school girl how to use it because that is their phone of choice.

I foresee our markets continuing to move forward, at a gradual and safe pace, but I doubt we will ever see the massive spike that the coasts have, for better or worse. 

Right now I'm in the middle of a BRRRR.

This has been a general rule to investing for my entire lifetime, and Im middle aged.

You have some advantages also, you probably understand technology better than older agents, you probably have less responsibilities and time commitments than middle age agents with families and more energy than older agents.