They only requested a couple changes and one of them we pushed back on and found a middle ground.- I communicated with a lot of different people throughout the process.

I would recommend focusing on markets/sub markets that will provide a more consistent return so take your time and be careful in the areas you're investing in.Personally I prefer the middle/southern part of the country because the price points are much lower and the laws are landlord friendly.

In Tampa, some great spots to consider are University area, Seminole Heights, Ybor, West Tampa, East Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Town 'n' Country—all solid for long-term rentals.

And make sure the floors have a nice contrast such as the middle ground flooring you touched on.

With all the uncertainty going on with the world, with the wars in the middle east, longshoremen strikes, election in November, and potential for stock market and housing market crashes, should I hold off on purchasing real estate until the world is more "stable"?

Neighborhoods like Morningside, East English Village, and Bagley are great examples of areas where properties have appreciated, and there are still a lot of up-and-coming pockets where there’s growth potential.Detroit isn't perfect, of course, and it has its challenges, but I've found it to be a great market to build a rental portfolio that balances cash flow with appreciation.

I've attended a few in S.F. and San Jose recently, but went to ones in the East Bay several months ago. 

The climbing there is really good: it’s some of the best in the North East IMO and Cannon cliff is also really good just about an hour away across the scenic Kanc highway.

I have sfh on the east side of town, but I also on the west side.

In East TN, it still works.