Places like Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Affton, etc. would be where I would start (if looking at long term rentals).

I have a builder who's starting up here in Oklahoma looking to purchase 97 lots in NW OKC.

The MAO formula (70% of ARV Minus Repairs Minus Wholesale_Fee) only makes sense for fix-and-flip deals.For rental deals, you'll need to calculate the metrics that matter to a landlord, starting with Cash Flow and Cash-on-Cash-return.To do this you'll need to estimate Income and Operating Expenses to get Net Operating Income (NOI).

Saved a ton on my monthly expenses which I blew on cars and car parts.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting, I believe we can all learn something new from each other.

What have you completely changed your mind on since you've started investing?

I could tell you that Ardmore is super safe but youre looking at $1M+ for a quadplex.If you need help getting in touch with a lender and seeing what you can get qualified for, don't hesitate to reach out.I would recommend NE Philly and Bucks county as they are very close proximity to princetonI would:First get preapproved and then start to target the areas I would be comfortable living in.You might have better luck with Duplexes in the philly area as there are more of them out there.

For furnishing short- or mid-term rentals, finding the right balance between stuff that looks good, but which also offers solid durability and keeps your budget in check can be difficult.If your budget is your driving factor with your design decisions, I'd start surfing on Google image search or Pinterest - find a picture of a finished room that you like, and then reverse engineer it from products on Amazon and other similar budget-friendly sources.

I'm particularly passionate about starting my journey and finding the best markets, but above most having fun and gaining experience along the way! 

House hacking either a SFH or a duplex is a great way to cover your mortgage and start saving up money for your next down payment.