@Adam Ward - This is solid information.. thanks for taking the time to write that out. 

Ohio is my local market, and I've been able to hit good cash flow while still seeing solid appreciation. 

We're moving to Grand Junction and the duplex we're looking into already has a solid tenant so we would probably stick with them.

Spring Branch, meyerland are solid areas.

From my research, I understand that as a homeowner one is not required to issue a 1099 for the $ paid for the remodel.

I understand the feeling of getting the real estate "bug."

I dont understand how this even happens, does she occasionally open up her front door and and fling a diaper on the property?)

Pittsburgh is a solid market for investors for many reasons.

I know the general basics of the market, the business model, etc, but I was hoping to take my knowledge to the next level.My biggest goal right now is to own a rental property before I graduate college (currently a junior in high school).For context, I love reading books about investing and personal finance (I have a very solid foundation of knowledge built up) and I currently have a portfolio of about 11k between stocks and crypto. 

I think you really have trouble understanding loan product.