I'm not entirely following the implications and fundamental differences of the two options.Thanks again!

Fundamentally, the first deal you do is the riskiest. 

Just looked at some economic data in that area and it looks like they have pretty solid underlying fundamentals: jobs, population growth, desirability, affordability.

Thanks for your post Willie,Our rehabs are very basic.I like to refer to them as "nothing sexy or flash but very fundamental"We do our best to fix everything that needs fixed and that could jeopardize the sustainability over the long term.The team is looking forward to hearing from you.Thanks again and have a great day@Rebecca Cirisan, @Isaac Shikwana

This is a fundamental difference from most agents.

Strong economic fundamentals often correlate with increased demand for rental properties.

Despite economic fluctuations, the fundamental need for residences, whether for living or investment purposes, continues to drive the market forward.

Do I need to go be apart of a real estate firm as a part time job for a year or so and get knowledge of all the paperwork and fundamentals involved?

That just seems like a fundamentally broken system.

I think assuming growth is linear is also a fundamental flaw in valuation.