To me it’s a challenging game, an intricate puzzle where if you learn how to play you get great results.

In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

I vote for gladiator games; last man/woman standing gets to post 🤣

Like @Sarah Miller and @Marcy Albrecht said, you can buy places within the city limits but it's still about location. with that said, i'm always looking out for my end game. one of the issues with buying in certain parts of canton is that when you decide you're done, you may not be able to unload your properties.

I seem to remember that I didn't even have a business card until then either.You are VERY late to the game to be making these decisions. 

Use next 4-6 months to learn by listening, reading and watching how the real estate investment game works.

You could try reaching out to ask questions and maybe that would turn into a sort of mentorship type relationship if adding a partner is not on the table. 

Follow Createdinero and intelligentcredit for free game and breakdowns on this.

its funny how this changes with time and the market on BP  if you asked this question 5 to 7 years ago you get drowned out with the cash flow is the ONLY thing and appreciation is for gamblers my self I have always been about making appreciation games in RE.. by either value add building a new product or buying foreclosure and flipping or lending money and getting instant 12% plus returns . 

Since you already know the metrics in the fix & flip game, this might be an avenue for you to consider.