I also got involved with a builder in Florida who has yet to produce the first of three houses they're contracted to build, which was a major hit to my available funds as well, setting me further behind.I also figured if I fell a little behind in saving (18 months instead of 12 months for example), I'd still be making progress.

Quote from @Jamie Banks: @Jesus Jimenez Right now we are concentrated in the major cities from NY to Richmond, VA including NYC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, etc.

Always fix all water issues first before moving on to doing major repairs of a structural  nature.  

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I’m interested in value-add properties, but not to the extent where they’re in struggling neighborhoods, which is unfortunate because these areas are just blocks away from the major hospital.

That helped immensely and will be a major consideration for me!

Don't see any major red flags here, so long as you are comfortable in the low income space.

His listings were mostly on nystatemls but have begun creeping up on all the other major sites.One of the properties he listed is NOT for sale according to the owner and I suspect that to be the case for many others. 

My wife had to hand hold the majority of the interactions with the tenants and attorneys which was unacceptable.

‘I agree the vast majority are small investors, or new to passive investments.