I think we have the best advantage because we are where many of the investors want to be and we can drive the neighborhoods ourselves and know where the transitioning areas are. 

And the downstairs tenant will move out next month. 

Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a great mindset shift, and The Book on Rental Property Investing is a solid next step! 

Certainly nothing ground-breaking in terms of ideas here, however I'll be very hands on (and on site) during the process to make sure that every step of the way is executed to a high standard and very carefully.Once I've hopefully developed a successful track record and gained experience, my next goal would be to move on to commercial assets (think multi-family, industrial etc) so that I can leverage my existing investor network and real estate knowledge to raise 3rd party equity and take on bigger projects.

Good luck with the closing!

But the person seemed bent on me wire transferring within 3 days, or the deal will no longer be valid.

The guy inside was named Alex; he wasn't the owner, but the contractor.

Or you go north, which makes you a lot more remote, far away from the next Home Depot, and a long drive for everyone, but opens you up the snowmobile and ice fishing season.IMO the most important thing is to buy quality real estate, no matter how you rent it.

I’m on the final step.

I am from Spokane Washington, and the real estate prices there are through the roof and make it almost impossible for a new investor to get started.