Those are great places for meeting people who hopefully at some point will know, love, and trust you and will refer you business. 

congrats my friendHere is one piece of advice I have for you:As you attempt to find what area to invest in, use this website https://www.areavibes.com/Its a great resource and starting point for what an area might look like and it has something called a "livability score".

Several questions that will allow financial professionals/planners to help you make an informed decision include: what are you paying in rent?

Non performing assets are why the notes are so cheap and give great returns. 

Having the info will help you weigh the options and make an informed decision.

I personally have not heard of the website that you came across.

If they qualify as tenants, you might need to honor tenant rights or negotiate a settlement to vacate.Market Potential: A two-family home and a single-family unit could be a great income-generating property post-rehab or resolution.

TIA Bruce Kirsch has a great course on underwriting.

This left the remaining roommate in a difficult situation, and he is now trying to find a new roommate.I have informed both tenants that they are equally bound to the 12-month lease agreement and that rent must be paid in full, regardless of one tenant moving out.

I guess it is all about the numbers and the information available to avoid the unforeseen as possible.