Smoking outside is problematic since second hand smoke travels and can adversely affect others.

Find someone who:A) Is Experienced AND Active In Your NiceB) Has a System You Can ReplicateC) Is Available for Questions and Will Help You Overcome any Fears/UncertaintiesD) Has Access to a Network You Can Leverage in your Business To attract a mentor that has these traits, you must become valuable to them.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.As for the specific markets you mentioned I know Cleveland. 

The absence of a utility bill increasingly overcomes the aesthetic arguments of roof vents and satellite dishes being impacted by a solar array.

Overcoming self doubt manifested from negative responses of those around you (especially those you care about most) is a large part of discovering your path to success.  

Unless of course you are not risk adverse and saving a few thousand is more important than having more peace of mind.

I understand all your fears and it is a hurdle/risk we have to overcome in order to ger skin in the game.

I've read about the 95% and 200% rules and I'm trying to overcome the shock of not getting my original Capital investment that we put into the property.