I would suggest that if you are going to focus on better neighborhoods as James suggests, and I agree, and are buying turnkey that you consider going to a higher price range. 

For the past couple years I’ve been focusing on gaining as much Real Estate knowledge as I can while I financially prepare myself to start investing myself.

@Caleb Heimsoth,Brighton Bank is a local community bank that focuses on 1-4 family lending including rental property loans to investors. 

Hello all,Just wondering if you all know of any books that focus on market analysis?

If you are offering nothing to yourself as the sponsor then less motivation to find great deals.Essentially you would be playing with people's hard earned money to try and gain some experience which would likely be bad.Why not intern while in school at a commercial firm that has a fund or is syndicating with a focus on their capital raise department?

Which areas / zip codes are you focusing on in St.

Based on my current experience with this compared to #1 and #2.There is an advantage to cutting your teeth on something easier up front...that being said I think you can buy bigger and do a Great Job focusing on inspections to cover your back side, and get best of both worlds.

I need to focus! 

Now, with all the reading and self-education I’ve completed, I am somewhat aware that focus should be on specific niche.

Yes there is so much room for growth here, I just want to make sure i'm focusing on the right market.