Hello Hnu,Starting in the Midwest can be a smart choice, as the entry point is often lower and there are many opportunities for cashflow.

If you have the time to commit to looking for off market deals, you can certainly find some opportunity to build up capital.

But here I am, trying to put a really strong offer in on a home and I’m not sure if I should go in with the mindset that it’s a 3b/2ba 1,895 sq ft or a 4b/2ba 2,055 sq ft… Seeing as I’m going to rent this one day, if I myself decide to get it assessed/permitted as square footage (which I don’t know how much of a pain it truly is), I ran some rent estimators online (RentCast.io) and the rental comp differences between those two scenarios is about $2,275/monthly vs. $2,600/monthly, which is huge! 

@James HaywoodI co-own a company that does 20 Flips/BRRRRs per year and use these tools:Underwriting - DealCheckProject Management - ClickUpBookkeeping - QuickBooks Online PlusI use QuickBooks Online for most of my bookkeeping clients. 

Good opportunity to increase income and boost returns as seen in my data.

This is a great opportunity to network with seasoned investors and exchange thoughts.Participate in online networks and forums where investors exchange opportunities, experiences, and advice by joining BiggerPockets, local Facebook groups, or LinkedIn communities.Look into joining investing or real estate associations in your area.

The questions you ask are good ones, but they cover too much territory to answer in an online post.PS.

I have a growth mind set and want to learn and share through every opportunity.  

If anyone here has recommendations or can point me in the right direction to find legal counsel experienced in navigating subject-to-deals, I would greatly appreciate it.Additionally, I'm actively seeking opportunities in the multifamily real estate market.

If your willing to look out-of-state, there are some great opportunities in the Ohio markets.