I agree with the others that the room on the left is not a bedroom and the place shouldn't be marketed as that. 

However if there’s little to no appreciation in the market I’d want to try to make sure it doesn’t lose value in the long run.

If the market works in your favor you can refinance and buy more investment properties. 

Should I really just be leaning on a local real estate agent to help me with the local markets?

Remember to leverage tools like Bigger Pockets' forums, podcasts, and webinars to stay updated on market trends and investment strategies.Your journey in real estate is unique and personal.

While discussing the course and your real estate needs, Jason states numerous times that your ‘blueprint’ will be ‘built out' specifically for you, providing very few details of what you’re actually receiving, leading prospective students to believe that the product is going to be tailored to their niche, market and investing goals.

Invested in CD's or a money market account?

A book that is 5 years old may not reflect the current mortgage rate or inflated home price market.

A lot of my wholesaler buddies are telling me it's common place to have to spend $50K+ on marketing to sustain the wholesale business right now. 

So I knew the market and the potential of the area.