That is one of the key drivers for why I wanted to do the FHA route, so I could start before I had enough for 20% down.

One of my mentors told me a few years back:"When cab drivers start telling you that an area is great for investments, GET OUT."

The main driver of appreciation is low inventory, and that has been throughout the recovery.

REI was one of them but due to financial issues I had to postpone my dreams of investing in real estate, fast foward to now Im a local CDL truck driver and in a position where I can start planning again for the future to finally become a RE Investor.

And the peace of mind is probably the bigger driver behind the question.         

Currently I'm a truck driver, Im on the road 3-5 days a week, and gross about 75k.

The main driver is tourism. 

If I need to take a tenant to court, I want their SSN, Date of Birth, and driver's license number.

We've found good luck in buying existing underperforming properties in tertiary markets with an economic driver, like a university, hospital or military base.

I'd take out my impact driver and screw the hinge back in solidly...