It is harder to find good information if the forum is cluttered with low value information. 

We'll certainly want to keep the property tax basis as low as possible if we hold it.

Quote from @Omar Samaniego: Quote from @Bonnie Low: I've used Avail in the past, but switched to Baselane last year.

Set up a contracts account at both Lowes and HD. 

Thank you for taking the time to do a deep dive. 2% home appreciation was also a fairly low estimate, it looks like in that area it is actually around 5-6%.

You might be able to find a lower price point per unit than I’m at but it’s a LOT MORE WORK to have low quality properties as opposed to nicer ones.

I have seen this range from as low as $100 up to $300.Do I need to pay anything before sitting at the closing table?

I think your PITI estimate in both cases is low.  

Prices are still relatively low compared to many other metros, and rental demand remains strong.I built my portfolio to 12 doors there while living in Detroit (now back in California) and have seen firsthand how the right strategy can still work.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.