From my experience and what Ive observed, my advice would be to forego the 1,000 book challenge and take action.

Stick to your criteria, spend time observing your prospective purchase at night, don't force any purchase, but if the sun is shining make that hay.

It wasn't until the new owner observed the internet provider walking through the school property that they learned about the lease. 

The main challenge I've observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy or they select a market that doesn't align with it.Setting a well-defined strategy and ensuring your chosen market complements it can significantly enhance your investment journey.

I've observed this firsthand, especially with construction workers who appreciate the luxury of multiple bathrooms.

@Bonnie Low - you made some good observations.

Once again, I've observed this frequently through experience to supplement my rhetoric.- Third.

Great observation!

For a turn key 3 bed, 2 bath in a nicer area, homes run about $200,000 here.Thanks for the tips, I’m observing similar things for “window shopping” and general research.general newbie question, why is Pittsburg cheaper comparatively to some other.

I'm currently selling a home purchased through and end-to-end service and can attest to the things you observed with Roofstock being commonplace across the board :(