So if your market is a bit challenging, get in some of the more welcoming markets - Ohio, Michigan where the entry is not high and its easier to get started. 

Why offer more than what it "may" be worth now to satisfy a "value" that you don't know will truly be in the future.I'd just offer what will work for your numbers and not try to bank on a future value that may or may not be realized.

To be honest, it took a while to find a good one, but I'm satisfied now.

@Michael SchwobThere is no problem with investing at an early age but there are some challenges. 

Challenging a flawed mortgage I have read a few stories about home owners challenging flawed mortgages, and getting 1st position bank notes extinguished. 

I know very little about rehab or construction, so I am worried about taking on a fixer without a knowledgeable partner.My biggest challenge so far is how to accurately determine AVR without experience.

Our challenge now is that we got the check from the pension plan and don't know what path to follow.

I was told by the city because he is challenging the validity of the sheriff's sale it is now a civil matter.  

Well for non performing notes the due diligence is critical and getting a complete set of collateral files sometimes can be a challenge.

That way, the day will come sooner when you can have the entity make the buy rather than buying it your self and having the entity buy it from you to satisfy lender "Due on Sale" issues.You'll want your long term holdings in LLCs and your fix and flips in your S-Corp, C-Corp or whatever.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.