You have to look at their track record and level of experience and then decide if you want to invest and how much.I have potential clients on the broker side I say NO to all the time that we are not a fit.

Any locations that may fit my budget and provide a decent return?

Jason you bringing up "the Indiana guy" is fitting. 

Also, think about your long-term goals before starting with a smaller property that fits your budget and risk level.Good luck!

There are many different products out there that should fit your needs.

I’m on the side of constructing multifamily properties as many that will fit but dad wants to test the idea of a trailer park.

What numbers will fit a flip and what will fit a buy and hold.

And if someone is very successful in real estate they would not have time to mentor someone, especially someone they do not know and do not interview to judge if they think they are a right fit (and just take your money)

It did not fit what I was looking for, but is probably good for someone with more experience in rehabbing and who can quickly turn it around (good neighborhood, average size family home, etc). 

My tenant pays below market rent because we want to support him and it’s a win-win situation, in that he fits in well with our lifestyle.