I've been reading a few books on Bigger Pockets.

I think the bookshelf looks better and people will put more than books on it too if they don't have any so it will get decorated. 

Lots of major developments going on over there with the new Honda Plant, airforce museum, and University of Dayton. 

Will you be developing single family homes or multi family on these lots?

The best way to estimate expenses is experience and knowledge of your specific asset type and market.For vacancy, that will depend on your market and the quality/desirability of your type of unit.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are ready to share deals that you worked hard to put under contract with someone on Facebook? 

Can you put one on Houfy or similar site.You can always have one on YouTube and reference the link.

There is a great group of members on here to connect with.

Hello,I'm a mom of two, just starting on my real estate investing journey.

You don't know the area, have no ability to lay eyes on it yourself and it's not easy.