If you can use their language and join their mental conversation, you can win them over.

I am just trying to overcome my own mental barrier because I am scared of the lost in control for out of state.

While it is not all that difficult, it does require a certain mental and emotional stability.

I've never really considered the effects of things on my mental health.  

The reason for the low price was that the tenant was mentally ill and clearly on drugs refusing to pay any rent.

And here is the thing, Minneapolis is just 1 city, surrounded by dozens upon dozens of cities just as good if not better to do STR so why go through all the antics and mental damage of trying to get around it all.

Where it might take you a couple weeks, and it's exhausting work, save your energy for later in the project.Then I prefer to get the basement in shape. 

As right now my answer would be " I use a calculator or do some quick mental math" but I don't think that's the answer you're looking for either.

I posted an intro post here on BP and connected with other local investors and being around them have me the the mental confidence to know I could do this.

The more we sent, the more likely one will reach orbit.I never understood that mentality and I truly believe people need to think a bit more analytically.if 3000 is not enough, the conclusion is that people in foreclosure are not motivated to sell their house (let alone at a discount).I promise you, if you stop following what all these ridiculous gurus are parroting and regurgitating and you use your own healthy common sense and intelligence, you will become far more successful far faster.I promise!