The 3 properties I'm currently looking at purchasing are:A. 16 units consisting of 8 duplexes all on the same block and all rented out grossing $12,300 / month in Stanton, KY for $720,000 with rough monthly expenses of $3,700 / month according the listing agent. 

In essence, you can find people to help you and figure out with them how to move forward.Everyone says, and I agree, that you need to consistently move forward with imperfect action. 

As an investor, I think the main thing you should take away from this is "why would a person known historically for being a consistent value investor begin to start creating reserves of this amount?"

Cash flow probably wouldn’t be much at first but over time as rent increases and mortgage stays consistent it’ll slowly get better Another idea I had was buying something out of state.

Cash flow probably wouldn't be much at first but over time as rent increases and mortgage stays consistent it'll slowly get better.

W2 salaried employment, or hourly employment wherein you consistently work 40 hours a week (Sick? 

I constantly read up on real estate & consistently soaking up knowledge from wherever I can.

The right apartments, in the right location, bought at the right time, at the right price, should provide investors consistent positive cash flow, while we wait for rents to go up and the loan amount to be paid down and appreciation to take place. 

I also like the areas of Cumming headed towards North Forsyth County and I consistently prospect that area.

.This is going to be hard on the bigger operators with very large apartment complexes in Oakland--I wouldn't want to buy a Rent Roll in a Class A, B or C area consisting of unknown cut throats and tough to deal with residents.Plus I wouldn't want to have my property managers quit due to not being able to deal with hard to handle types.