Denver), 2.) desire to start now, today, in a very competitive market, or 3.) your CoCROI and IRR return metrics.I struggle with it. 

I had no desire to cut a lawn, or worry about any exterior maintenance.

Great inter peronsal skills communication skills to go along with sales and closing skills. 10. the desire in many state to do something that is NOT legal. 

If you go to lower price point, less desirable neighborhoods out here you may find houses that have block walls on the interior with no drywall.

Luckily these desirable things make me happy as well.Our first home we bought, which is now a rental, we had the same experience!

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It sits between 3 of the most desirable areas in Cincinnati, but prices are still low.

I'm a graduate student, starting school this Fall and am feeling a desire to act on these real estate thoughts in the back of my mind.

Though it would be a pain to have to go through you lender for access to reserves, I understand the lender's desire to control the funds and, extensibly, give greater opportunity for success to the venture.   

@Chuck VanDyne  I'd be interested in any good 19th Ward properties, or others around the desirable parts of the city, that you find!