1st, I rip out carpet and replace with LVP.2nd, over half the population have pets and you are ruling out these potential renters.3rd, most of my tenants have pets and have stayed with me for many many years.

Keep in mind, when you get ready to sell houses in low-income, el cheapo areas, your only buyer will be another investors who will want a deep discount. 

I realize Little Rock won't appreciate like some other larger markets, but wondering if there's some potential here.

Can’t help but feel like a complete idiot as a first time buyer in this market but nervous and excited at the same time!

The people who continue grinding will be ahead of the curve when it becomes a buyer's market.

What's mentioned is very basic and potentially a tad misleading in that investing in Mexico/internationally is very different than in the US. 

I saved on buyer-side closing costs by representing myself.

Depending on you strategy and plan I would tell you to potentially look into different areas of College Station.

Still plenty of pockets that cash flow with nice appreciation potential.

Most national or mainstream mortgage lenders do not offer Super Jumbo mortgage loans (typically above $1.5-$2.5M) Although Super Jumbo Loan Lenders can provide loan amounts from $3M-30M+The majority of these buyers obtain their mortgage recommendation through their real estate professional or frequently through their existing private or premium banking relationship.