Plus, it lets all these newer concepts & formula marinate in my head as I figure out some key items ... mainly thinking through on what kind of real estate investor I want to be, what kind of portfolio I wish to build, and can I analyse deals properly. 

Easy peezy.

After working in student housing, I would definitely make sure you are properly covered when you're renting to students.

home designer suite , easy to work with for small project ideas like floor plan

Once you have all of the figures, you can decide if it is worth the effort.Yes, you could take it Subject To if done properly.

So the owner may end up having improper restoration work done, doesn't smoke seal necessary areas properly, then when a renovation company comes in and finishes the work, come next hot summer season, the smell of smoke comes back). - If they look like they might consider selling, you have to start looking for restoration companies that also renovate who guarantee their work so you can figure out the cost. 

In other words, it's easy to settle on following the crowd and merely responding to what is placed right in front of you when you don't understand all your advantages in the big picture in order to make your own best move.I'm looking for my first deal in the Minneapolis St.

QBs down loads spread sheets fairly easy but I am finally getting used to QBs reports and liking it more.

However many agents subscribe to services that send them reports on the market, so they in turn can send them out to clients,  It is pretty easy to get on an agents email list..

I’m not saying just jump into any old deal with knowledge ...but I will say it’s very easy to get scared and allow fear to paralyze you because of the unknown .