But then again, you should be comfortable where you invest, so if you don't know the area you should probably steer clear.As @David Fitch suggested it may be safest to take a more passive approach in the market and just sit it there for a while.

If you are looking to wholesale rentals get in touch with me, I can steer you to a very good source of them that are a good deal for you and the landlord.

After watching the Rent-A-Ripoff truck unload at my SFR, I figure I can provide decent W/Ds for those who need them, make a small profit, and steer people away from exploitative companies.

Additionally, I tried to only pick mid to low grade materials and steered away from high-quality, expensive materials.Any suggestions are greatly appreciated and if you would like to, please share some of your real-life rehab numbers on projects to help us noobs out!

In my opinion, unless you are very bullish on the appreciation factor for this particular property, I would steer clear of negative or break even cash flow properties as it allows no room for error in your forecast.

I would like to steer my Dad towards the booming market of Vancouver, WA and surrounding area where we would like to move.

That's almost comical for you to come up with that.I'd steer clear of this advice as it will get you nothing in the end to nowhere.

I think I'm going to steer clear of this one for now.

You'll find the community here to be one that is ready and willing to help you steer the course. 

Your CPA is also someone that you will very much want to have in the know as to your intentions so they can steer you clear if IRS issues.