I do not anticipate a crash in the midwest but I do not have a crystal ball.

Personally we are migrating to Cedar Rapids more as I see Iowa City flatlining in rent rates and I anticipate even a bit of a decline in some pockets/types of rentals.

When the second appraisal finally arrived, it contained errors that needed to be corrected by the appraiser, leading to more delays and anxious anticipation as I awaited the corrected information before another looming deadline.Fortunately, the seller showed understanding and patience, recognizing that the need for extensions was due to factors beyond my control.

Too much to place in one post - the advice I will give you is whatever anyone says realize it will take you a lot longer and will be a lot harder than anticipated

Also, that development is already priced at the top of the market in anticipation of the train station.

Regardless of my eventual CRM choice,  I anticipate that I will continue to maintain a seperate All-in-One system to find and analyze my deals. 

I knew the house would need work but the price plus what the ANTICIPATED work was supposed to cost was something I was comfortable with.Bought the house for 104k, 20% down, interest rate was 4.875.

My commitment to strict adherence to legal frameworks underscores my dedication to ethical practices.Your guidance in this matter would be an invaluable asset on my journey, and I am sincerely grateful for any insights you can offer.Thank you for considering my inquiry, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to learn from your wealth of knowledge. 

I am not anticipating a refi as of now.

Failure to  asses variable costs - Similar to the above statement, if you have a high rent roll, and a low cost of acquisition, your variable costs are generally much higher than you anticipate, maintenance, delinquency, vacancy..  3.