I'm not intimately familiar with Springfield but from what I know I'm assuming these are not A class rentals so save yourself some money long term!

So start with the audience and go from there.Make sure you have reserves or ways to close if you do get something under contract and can’t find a buyer in time.

If you do a deal that has a 15% profit margin, and values fall 10% in the next few months, that doesn't leave you a lot of room for error (or much profit).That said, now is a great time to get prepared -- get your license (if you want to go that route), figure out your financing plan, get intimately familiar with your farm area, find partners, find contractors, etc. 

Also, working for a home builder, you've got an intimate understanding of the current housing shortage.

This is a bit risky and could have some major tax ramifications if it doesn't work out all in time to meet IRS requirements for 1031.

For a STR or MTR that is already furnished I believe the risk of tenant damage from moving furniture is reduced and the added benefit for my guests to enjoy the breeze on a pleasant day is worth the risk.I've selected the same door I put on my primary. 

Sometimes, the homeowner has been pleasantly surprised at how much their home is worth and has decided not to sell it to me.

Go talk to any older than average sacker at a Publix Grocery Store or Dominos delivery driver about the risks of real estate leverage.At some point in time some folks say enough and simply want to live on the return from their assets.   

I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was!

I don't know ahead of time if the call is going to be pleasant or unpleasant.