You can spend your time in worse ways, like watching some silly movie. 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

However this is never an apples to apples comparison.

While it’s an affordable entry point with low maintenance, you need to watch out for high HOA fees, rental restrictions, and resale challenges.

I try to be in the luxury market and also try to steer away from young kids (my only real damage has ever occurred from them, or should I say parents that don't watch their kids, and they drive the people crazy in my community pool, again, because people don't seem to care to ensure their kids don't disrupt others).  

From watching YouTube gurus and listening to BiggerPockets podcasts?

If you're more of a 'personal referral' person than a 'do research online' person, and this is local to you in Manhattan, KS, hit up one or two of the trades people in the "little apple all stars" BNI group.

@Brandon Croucier is giving you solid info on finding an experienced and honest mortgage broker who can shop your exact scenario both ways, with the rehab and without and break down the benefits of each with all fees so you can see an apples to apples comparison. 

So here we are, halfway through escrow period, and I'm very excited to watch this project come to fruition.Anyone on this platform invest in SL?

Can’t watch a show or game without seeing Booking.com ads.