That being said, I think we are starting to see that historic perception turn around as people can't afford to live in Austin and Killeen is in striking distance to commute. 

They actually did and then had to strike their response.

The person who is willing to take action will get further as the person that buys good and average deals and yes, occasionally strikes out too, than the person always looking for a home run deal only. 10 years from today I'd rather have purchased 10 average deals than only 1 home run.

Southern Mexico is a bit different because of the land use laws here (lots of communal land), and there are always strikes (usually land use and labor issues), which slows everything down.

Once paired up with a brokerage for your program you'll be ready to strike with your license already in hand.

Countless times I have used my CPA background and forensic accounting experience to my advantage to see numbers differently than probably other apartment operators.With getting the property under contract, sure, there was negotiation, I came up on price and the seller came down and the agreed upon price was still in my strike price.When I was looking at this deal, I knew this asset had upside potential. 

Also, I'd recommend widening your deadbolt strike plates a bit with one of these to minimize error on the deadbolt extending if the door isn't shut 100% of the way.

Also kudos for plunging into at such a young age, wish I had.For starters, I would strike Zillow and Trulia estimates from your analysis, and while you're at it, might as well strike tax assessor values as well.

As a seller I would do the same  thing strike it out .   

Considering I give tenants two free passes before taking action I take the third strike very seriously.