Hey @Joy Daniels, I read everything I can all the time.I read a few blogs that go over products and some design.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Quote from @Sidney Johnson: Hello all,Just writing to ask if anyone can recommend a book or books that outline the Live-in flip strategy.Thanks,Sidney Following I've read a few threads of people starting with live ins.

As to your point about confusion in the future, it's our policy to leave the conversation and thread open and available for anyone to read, they can gather all of the information and make an informed decision for themselves based on ALL the information provided.

Besides reading and listening to podcasts, my wife and I attend a local real estate investor meetup that has been extremely beneficial. 

After reading Rich dad poor dad when I was 16 and began reading more of his books it was clear that a duplex was the way to jump start my career as an investor and more superior than a single family when it came to cashflow.

Thanks for everyone's feedback! 

Sounds like mostly a marketing thing from what I just read.

I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

You should read The Millionaire Next Door by by Thomas J.