It’s inspiring that you’re both already running your own businesses—it sounds like you have a great foundation to build on!

Hi Ryan, Sounds awesome, me and my husband are doing our investments together also and really love to connect with more couples :) We are new to these areas and looking for rentals that works with BRRRR which is our main strategy, did you try to find BRRRR or do you prefer flips and STR?

Sounds like you have a good plan moving forward for your investments and great markets selected for BRRRRs. 

Sorry to be so harsh, but she sounds like a scammer and you sound like a sucker. 

We're open to other strategies, but believe that sounds the most ideal so far. 

Quote from @Shaun Ortiz: Hi Jason,Thanks for sharing your journey—it sounds like you’ve gained some invaluable insights from your experiences, even with the squirrel tenants (that’s definitely a story!).

Hi Tio, I don't think hiring a professional designer is wise as it will cut into your margins and sounds like you have a tight budget. 

I don't ever recommend someone buy a property having never seen or been there.It sounds like @Dustin Hagemaier would be a great resource for you.

Investing out of state in the KCMO area sounds like a smart move; it’s such an interesting market with plenty of potential.

Sounds like you are in a tight spot.