PC can't make any final decisions on rezones, parcel maps, etc.

If something in our market is not a good investment we pass.Hope this helps.One final point, don’t go ALL IN on your first deal.

Wife and I have finally agreed that it’s time to take action.

Final thoughtsSo its been a journey, I am contemplating going full-time in entrepreneurship as this is my second successful business, my end goal in life is to have the option to retire by 35 haha so I want to do everything in my power now for future me.

Here are the key points to consider: Preliminary Injunction: This is a preliminary injunction, not a final disposition.

If you go in that direction, I highly recommend speaking with multiple franchisees from each brand before making a final decision.

Finally, I would add allowing pets to your home. 

This low inventory will continue to pressure up rents.The sales market is (finally) showing a seasonal slowdown.Sales - Months of SupplyThere are about 1.8 months of supply for our target property profile.

Quote from @Benoit David: Hi Jonathan, After a long career in the Pharma industry, I finally jumped out to start my real estate business.

many houses in the midwest, for example, are very old and need major rehabs.i personally think out of state investing is more difficult than advertised, and much more difficult in the current investing environment, with: prices high; interest rates high; tremendous demand for inventory, by both investors and retail buyers; and good PMs, contractors, etc. booked up.here's a really thoughtful thread with the experience of another CA investor and lots of different responses:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...and here are some threads about how it can very easily go wrong:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...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...finally, you also said you "don't have a lot of money to start with."