However according to the US Census Bureau in the City of Mishawaka, the owner to tenant ratio is approximately 50/50 here http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/1...To also break down the numbers in one line, from the Census Bureau link, the City of Mishawaka has a population of 48,261, a total of 24,088 housing units (as of the year 2010) of which roughly 12,044 are rentals with a median gross rent of $714.00.So in summary, in my opinion, this is a strong rental area with stable economic fundamentals to sustain the tenant pool.

One idea is to partner with another investor to pool your resources.

I'd guess rents will remain strong.

Or I can learn how to trade Futures and be a Daytrader and maybe make $500 to $1000 each morning like my partner does.

Is that too strong out the gate?

Math is NOT my strong suit.

I'm here to learn how to get into wholesaling properties in Northern New Jersey. i am willing to do "Bird dog" work for established investors to learn the ropes and either eventually partner up or branch off on my own.

I started investing in East Nashville quite a few years ago and there are still deals to be made, but they are difficult to find as the competition is very strong.

Alternatively, if you are not accredited but have resources or skills and time to bring to the equation, you can get up to speed and then approach partners that have what you might not have (skills, experience, cash, etc) and fill their need.  

So I don't put my name on the offers I make although legally we are required to disclose that the buyer's partner is a licensed real estate agent.