The IRS knows where you're registered to vote and your kids go to school and you have your drivers license. 

Just pick areas that have the best schools you can afford that will keep you safe.. you go just for cash flow you will end up with Trash flow..

They proposed higher than market rent, but want to keep 2 people from thee organization volunteers in one room in future.We checked the website of the non-profit organization, their program include several categories, including helping international children to school, housing for the homeless, etc.

I learned that a recent high school grad who lives on my Street became an agent.

I just graduated from school and landed my dream job.

Maybe you could hire a high school kid to mow and water from the neighborhood. 

The area is growing tremendously, both houses are in great school zones.

Elizabeth, I've kicked around the idea of student housing in locations near where my sons are currently going to school. 

Not to knock schooling, I have an advanced degree myself, but I recognize that no one would work for me that I would want running my show.There is a lot showing in your frustration, I feel for you, but it's a challenging time in the industry and without experience and the advantage of having been through a few down cycles, you may just need to read about the down side of real estate to get to the next level.

Does it have to be an architect local to the state you are rehabbing/building in that would have to sign off on your plans or can any certified architect sign off on your drawings?