I’m twenty four years of age, an avid entrepreneur, which means I don’t have a substantial amount of time to dedicate into my home (lawn maintenance, painting, etc).

That means that for every DOLLAR that I've PAID, or LOST (either in interest, or excess of expense over income), I'm allowed to deduct TWENTY FIVE CENTS from my tax bill.In other words I'm buying quarters for a dollar apiece.

@Matt 'Roar' Gardner Hey Man!

Don't get upset, if you hang around another twenty years you'll learn half what I know.

The Japanese market has been worthless for over twenty years now (except for the ski resorts), so do you expect to buy from a distance?

I'm a super conservative dude when it comes to debt, I spent my twenties with zero car and credit card debt so I'm by no means frivolous with use of credit.

here is part of the proposal:STORE SIZE & LOCATION:The demised premises will consist of approximately 2,000 square feet.Said premises to be located in the Shopping Center as shown on the attached site plan.LEASE COMMENCEMENT:Upon mutual lease execution and Landlord’s delivery of the demised premises.TERM:The Term of the lease shall consist of a period of ten (10) years commencing one hundred twenty (120) days from the date Landlord notifies Tenant that the premises are ready for possession or upon opening for business, whichever date shall first occur.RENTAL: Tenant shall pay Rental during the first year of the primary lease term an amount equal to $31.00 per square foot on a triple net basis.Tenant’s annual rent shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.Said Rental will be payable in equal monthly installments.OPTION TO RENEW:Tenant shall have one (1) five (5) year option to renew this lease.The Rental in the first year of the option period will be three percent (3%) greater than the rent in year ten (10) of the primary lease term.Annual Rental shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.PROPOSED USE:A first-class frozen soft-serve yogurt operation similar to other Frozen Yogurt locations and for no other purpose (to be further defined in lease).ADDITIONAL CHARGES:REAL ESTATE TAXES:Tenant shall be required to pay its pro rata share of real estate taxes and assessments on the land and improvements on the shopping center site, estimated to be $1.25 psf.INSURANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for its pro rata share of fire and extended coverage insurance on the building, estimated to be $0.29psf.COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for it’s pro rata share of Common Area Maintenance costs, estimated to be $2.44 psf.LIABILITY INSURANCE: Tenant shall provide liability insurance in keeping with the requirements of the Landlord and/or Landlord's mortgagee.STORE FINISHES:Landlord will deliver the demised premises to the Tenant with RTU’s in good and working order but otherwise in “As-Is” condition.All improvements will be at Tenant’s sole cost and expense.SIGNAGE:Tenant may use its logo and colors for said Signage on the fascia of the said premises as long as it is subject to the Landlord’s sign criteria and governmental agencies governing the project.SECURITY DEPOSIT:A Security Deposit equal to $2,500 is due upon execution of this Letter of Intent.

So true @Jay Hinrichs - after real estate investing the past twenty years - doing commercial, residential, land development, SFR and multifamily rentals - and especially flipping distressed properties (by buying at the auctions - site unseen sometimes - or forming "partnerships" on the court house steps) - you and I have seen about everything!

When you list out twenty cities and rank them by this metric you can tell what areas aren't going to work well for rehabs vs rentals.

I've looked at the twenty one books recommended from Bigger Pockets.