I am worried about financing on my end and finding the next deal, but I realize that choosing an area and studying it will help.

If you could find a part time or summer gig as make ready person helping with apartment turn arounds, then that would be ideal, too, for a future landlord...of course, listen to podcasts in the car or when exercising..and if you have a target area, start studying the neighborhoods and listings.

Once I made note of how much it would cost to run the properties properly, and that the seller's terms are high, the third party told me that the seller would now be willing to throw in the third property for the price of the two I was analyzing.Great, already showing some eagerness to drop his properties (same owner for over 20 years and definitely not maintaining)They asked me to start with a letter of intent to see where I'm at for terms, and we can work from there, he said the seller may agree to 850k-950k (which I still don't think it's worth it, unless if it was maybe south beach and rents were 2200-2500!)

Also, I focused on a farm area and studied the market, I would look at distressed properties and do the analysis, then I would show people what I was finding.

You made a suggestion to buy "2 apartments" well, after all the study you have done about how to do real estate deals, it seems to me you don't know the basic classifications of real estate, single family dwelling and multi-family dwellings.

I am so ready to do this... at least I know I have been studying and reading and listening to pod casts and going to seminars and I started the real estate course.

I do understand and appreciate the end goal of zoning ordinances such as that of SFR's to maintain the quality and the value of the neighborhoods - which is why I am asking about this.

I’m looking for some advice and maybe someone to work with.I got into REI last year in January and been doing a lot of studying and learning while I work to better my credit and financial situation.

It is important if possible that your work space be secluded enough that you will not be disturbed by other family members while working, studying, or on the telephone with important contacts and sellers.

The cost to repair/maintain is not cheap, thousands?