I think you'll see things pick up in January.Some other tips:1. put the toilet lid down.2.

If you are asking why real estate, it's not for you because you are asking people to convince you about an asset class you somehow have determined to be not good for you.

My frind in Omaha ended up picking up his second property sooner than he expected, simply because he’d built a small name for himself with one successful deal already under his belt.Are you feeling confident about the day-to-day responsibilities, or is there something else in the process that’s keeping you up at night?

All of the rooms should have locks on them (and they shouldn't unlock unless the correct code is entered) and if one of them picks a lock to go in a vacant room, that should be automatic lease violation and eviction. 

I guess we just picked a foul apple... 

Living in Iowa how could we pick our own papaya?

But, they are very popular gurus and are making a lot of money teaching their "classes" and groups.

Each of these asset classes requires a deep understanding of market conditions, legal nuances, and financial structuring to avoid costly mistakes.For example, tax liens can seem like easy wins but come with complications such as redemption periods and legal challenges.

these investors were all chasing easy OOS cash flow:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1010977-12-00...if you're serious on investing in an OOS market i'd pick one, get to know it, go to it in person, and build a team, and then determine what would you need to do to get a good return in that market. 

When they go on sale, I post them here but I pick some up.Coffee makers (broken carafes) and waffle makers.