Garland is a great bet that fits your two criteria.Blue collar, many trades workers there who service the rest of DFW.

I agree to what the other posts here had to say....just one point, I find that I  don't put such a focus on 3 times the rent, simply because it's  not a one size fits all, a single person has much much less expenses than a married couple with 3 kids.........I look at each situation individually 

@Kate Friedrick If you can summarize your receipts by category and put them into an Excel spreadsheet, that will probably reduce your costs, as the CPA will need to do that (if you don't do it for them).Also, remember, AN EXTENSION IS AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME TO FILE. 

I'd suggest reading some books (The ones promoted by Bigger Pockets are excellent), and listening to a bunch of podcasts. 

Excellent advice @Randy E., thank you.

Not very many buildings fit that description in Aiea.  

Being so new I am trying to figure out what will best fit me and my personality.

I don't see how HOA fits into this but perhaps this pole is in a common area of the development which is maintained by the association?

@Kendall Short Excellent job!

How will I now the right mentor is a good fit for me and l for her/him?