Maple is a duplex with two sides, right and left, 18th Near is a shorter drive from us  than 18th Far.

Due to recent events, my drive time will change from over an hour to only 25 minutes, which will save time, yes! 

While driving the other day, my wife and I found three properties that look like very nice homes although the grass was waste high, no curtains/blinds, and no furniture.

Sits on almost an acre of landRoof: 15kGarage Door Repair/replacement :2.5kDrywall 5kFlooring: 5500HVAC: 8kBathroom reno 7.5kPaint 1kKitchen 7.5kCleaning out /Mis 2.5kCurb appeal- 1k5k contingency Comps from recently sold 155k 2 months ago not renovated smaller square footage I padded the renovation cost just to be safe and conservative rent in this area 1,200- 1400.

I’m finally to the point where my knowledge, and drive has brought me to become the investor.

I am going to start doing the driving for deals, I never did it so it will be kind of new for me do if some one have some good ideas I am listening.Also I was wandering if it will be a good idea to refinance my property that is almost paid off to have some cash available for investing? 

The reason they drive prices up is because just as you said, they have more money and any return that is over a savings account, will do just fine.

@Russell Brazil, thank you I will drive around those areas and take a look.

Driving 4 hours round trip to save $180 per month does not seem worth it to me.

If you are in no rush at all, then get a job, build your credit, pay your taxes, get the correct visa and work for about 2 years consistently, 3 years if you want to be safe.