I’m looking for a place to rent or buy but for a decent price. I know you have to buy nice and secure lol

Versus just listening to whatever topics are on the pod that week.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

Hi Vivien, welcome to the community!

The ROW @ Dietz Elkhorn is a 27 duplex community between San Antonio and Boerne.

Just my 2 cents.Hey Scott,I don’t disagree with you at allMy perspective is shaped by what I know best: Housing.

Since you have capital,  focus on the market fundamentals and quality of the real estate.

I just searched and the cheapest 2bed/1bath I can find in Cedar Rapids is $700 a month without utilities included. 

Am I misinterpreting the purpose of the ___ fields, and they just mean "modify this in some way", and in the (G) instance the correct modification would be to delete the payment types which aren't accepted?