There are also innumerable free (or very cheap) resources to help you learn (real estate podcasts, books, youtube vids, etc., etc., etc.).

I've been in numerous fires in my life.

This high initial cash flow for market like Cleveland is due to RE markets being efficient and pricing in numerous factors including expected property appreciation, rent growth, and various risks. 

This is similar in numerous beach areas.  

It seems I could get a far better return in numerous other markets, but I want to keep getting others' thoughts before I make any moves.A good counter-argument to selling is SATX's explosive growth, which certainly gives me pause.

You want to work with a team that has a proven track record and operates in numerous markets. 

In college, I matured in ways that went far beyond what I was learning in my classes (and I also learned a lot from my classes).Now, having said all that--a lot of what you get out of college depends on what you put in--and this is especially true with the social aspect of college (if you hide in your room playing video games all day, you might not make many significant social connections).Also, obviously college is not the only way to have these social experiences--clearly, you can meet people and form connections in innumerable formats.

Account Closed and I have said that in numerous posts on BP.I expect that LaPlante RE will continue as my parent company has operated...we don't advertise, we don't market aggressively...you typically have to know someone who introduces us or be a  REIA or BP participant.

I spent thousands of dollars and years building a database of owners in numerous states for a certain asset class to obtain off-market deals.

I've seen it firsthand on numerous occasions in numerous basements with uncovered cleanouts, etc.