Unfortunately, I listened to them and now the market seems to be a seller's market.Over time I became focused on other things, such as my education and working.

I'm focusing on the use of the word "landlocked" here... not sewer.

i find it a bit concerning, i am at the same level you are i pass the last 4month searching for home (house hacking) now that i am the owner am happy to focus on differente part of the puzzle instead of fixer up thousand of stuff beside only minor repair. 

Too many of us are so focused on price that we lose sight of a more important metric, cash on cash return.  

I'm a new investor with my focus being rehabs.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The first ever developmental plan for the city was released not too long ago, so I’ve been looking into that to focus in on on a sub market.

Wouldn't be here without first focusing on the business of managing real estate but there are other paths that lead to the same destination.Best