You could also consider some of the surrounding suburbs for better cash flow and lower upfront cost.I prefer investing somewhere I would live myself but that’s just me.Best of luck!

I am an engineer working in O&G, and I love what I do, but at the end of the day, I would prefer to not have to work for a paycheck. 

Preferably an agent who is also an investor. 

It's based on comparable sales - what someone was willing to pay (and actually did within no more that 180 days; 30 - 60 days is preferred) for a property that is comparable to the one you're considering. 

While I'm not exactly opposed to it, it's not my preferred method.

I know there are schools as well as I’ve researched, just would prefer to do the studying remotely and at my own pace.

I would structure the interest rate as a preferred return that accrues if there's not enough cash to pay.

I've seen stuff in those secondary markets but I'd personally prefer something in a large and/or growing MSA.

Can you share your experience and which investment you prefer?

My dad used to prefer renting stores to people needing offices because it's cleaner and insurance cheaper.