Are they smart with their money? 

He is very smart and shares a ton of information.

I am a new Investor who wants to make the right choice in my first investment move and I have two options that have me torn.

In other words, my current real estate knowledge is only just scratching the surface.I am exploring real estate because I want the choice and flexibility to spend my time how I choose to. 

Columbus Ohio is a great choice.

You will never run out of water, even with a bad well GPM.Once we decided to build a pond, we raised the price another $20,000 on those lots.Forget whether the above was smart or not smart; originally underpriced or not; the take away is our area has virtually no houses for sale, and there are very few lots available in the surrounding farming community. 

@Delbert Standifer in addition I think you'd have to be pretty smart also to be able to save $45k that's awesome.

For all you know, she's smart as a whip and can easily afford $1800 but hasn't bothered to move because she enjoys her simple life.When you purchase with existing tenants, you should introduce yourself as the new Landlord on the day of closing.

If yet to have a client feel the need, but it is their choice.

So, I gave her 3 choices:1) $950 with a 1 year lease2) $1000 month to month3) Move out so I can re-rent at $1100The tenant chose option #2 and I'm ok with that.