@Heather H.The resources you referenced focus on investing in a QOF, which appears to be a requirement of the law.

So you should be focused on staying disciplined to your investment criteria, whatever that may be.

We’re looking to get into buy and holds but it’s expensive here in State College so we’re focusing on Bellefonte and Philipsburg among a few other places.

Unless you're getting a screaming deal such that the extra $67/month won't put a dent in your return, I would just move on and look for another one.I focus on south city nearer to "the hill" which is relatively high ground.

I am a new investor who started off with a guru's basic course on real estate investing with a focus on wholesaling.

I think returns can, for the most part be universal....However, expected returns will differ even between states so I'd guess that's probably where most of the differences will come in to play....Also, the laws of the country you're investing in.Many books are more focused towards mindset. 

@Isaac Josey to this date we focus our lead acquisition in direct mailing for motivated sellers.

Our guest, AJ Osborne, shares an incredible story of building his real estate business — which focuses on self-storage facilities — as a way to transition his family from rich to wealthy (and yes, there is a difference!)

Literally write out which scenario works for you, FOCUS and work like heck for your goal! 

I would focus on the bad debt.