Collin is correct - take your time and go slow. 

Unfortunately, one of my Apts had to have all the pipes replaced and at the time the retired plumber went with copper. 

Documents off Google never work, as I tried...too many times.

@Mindy PerryReally doesn't matter what software you pick as long as it has the features you want.Two biggest challenges with ALL software:1) None are perfect, so deal with the tradeoffs2) Most users rarely put in enough time to really understand how to utilize the software.

But in my experience, you would be better off spending that same amount of time/hustle working a second part-time job with guaranteed income, then investing in buy-and-hold properties. 

If you have a 20 year timeline, I'd probably recommend B areas closer to the city or in the better school districts in the suburbs for the highest combined ROI over that time period.Right now you can expect to find decently turnkey multis for about $60-$125k/unit usually all at least hitting the 1% rule in that range.

For the time being, might as well get a mortgage in one person's name.Best of luck.

I've created a discord channel for st Louis Investors https://discord.com/invite/Xjv8rJ3Y

It is worth paying more upfront if it takes less time on site to put together.

Yea, the guide is a living document that I've updated several times throughout the years.