Two or so years down the line, the patch will start flapping in the wind again and the leak will start right back up.This is the sort of thing that if you don't have someone who's good and conscientious about small roofing repairs, and they are few and far between in this game, you're much better off handling it yourself, and if you can't handle it yourself, you're doomed to pay for the whole roof replacement anyway.

Not the smartest way to invest in Real Estate.Read more books, listen to more podcasts, watch more videos, and find a mentor.

Regroup get some stability back and get back into the game down the road.  

. - The property manager should be able to educate you on a market (if needed) , help you form a strategy, fit right into your due diligence process, and execute on a clear takeover game plan as soon as you hold title.- Resonable pricing for the area! 

So far I've started to read some books by Robert Kiyosaki and I've looked through articles and videos online.

In my rehab, which I visit the house w a GC (so numbers are right, he game me 170k with padding and I added 15k for holding).

They’ve got the game figured out.

But a condo would "get you in the game" and hopefully will appreciate some while you are living there for free or next to nothing.

I do see a few videos about using the Bigger Pockets Calculators, but I am just wonding if there is something that can explain a little more depth, as far as what the numbers mean?

You'll still be ahead of the game by generating income from it.