My criteria are blue collar areas, not downtown Mpls / St Paul, but maybe Minneapolis or first or second ring suburbs?

I get to be this gal's speed demon, and moments later the low rate champion that the flipper (who doesn't give a crap about rates, just fees) needs, and moments later here comes the first-time buyer who needs it fairly well balanced, but all on easy mode.

I would highly recommend checking out two things that’ll help you learn even more: the TRENDS Seminar on May 2nd at L’Auberge (this is a great seminar with speakers specifically talking about the real estate trends in BR) and the Baton Rouge REIA called RING (Real estate Investors Networking Group), which meets the 2nd Tuesday evening of every month.

Under 60 no benefits, and her savings are disappea ring.

BRRSRORR doesn't have a ring to it. 

I signed up for Ring's Neighbor alerts. 

Its probably the wax ring in the toilet 10 bux,  or shower body,$150 really not a big deal.

I'm using Roofstock because things seem slow right now because it's July and I want to acquire more properties sooner rather than later. 4 turnkey companies are keeping their eyes peeled for me, and my phone isn't ringing.

Its pretty tough to find deals within the 495 ring, however, so make sure you check the average prices in the different areas you are considering commuting from.

Lease option or lease purchase just doesn't have the same ring to it;) You are literally leasing to a tenant buyer with the exclusive option to purchase the same property.