The education has begun, and I know I need a lot of time, study, help, and grit.

@Brian Schmelzlen I have started to educate myself. in your opinion, what makes a great deal to you. and I actually have that book by Brian Murray just haven't begun to read it but I have been watching bigger pockets podcast and books. 

I have begun taking a look at the OH area as you suggested.

This fight has only just begun.

We've just begun the due diligence period for this deal, but we think we're looking at a 6.5% Cap worst case scenario and maybe even as high as an 8% Cap - even after management, vacancy, maintenance & repairs.

Financial advisors not so much.I appreciate where you're coming from; this is the case for many people, and much respect to anyone who has achieved or begun to achieve their goals in this way.

Many have begun a side-business of outfitting STRs with furniture and decor (some will do the whole kitchen, outdoor areas, etc) and we did both of our STRs this way.

And now that the four levels of three-bedroom apartment are in place, work has begun on the building’s green roof deck with seating and grilling areas.

Therefore I've begun to look into alternate zip codes which I hear are more likely to be of benefit for a first time buyer such as myself.

I have begun to develop some relationships here as well.