I'm by no means an expert, but I took action, which is what got me here and will continue to drive my portfolio forward.I hope this encourages someone to get started on their journey.Tom

Lessons learned from this project is to do homework with the city to be better prepared for their obstacles and to list the price low to ensure you drive traffic to whatever designated area you are in.

Drive buy.

- not best area due to crime, bad schools, but location is good for people working in city.no-one car garage only, on street parking might be tight, 2-3 car can fit in drive way - current owner brought around 700 in 2017, asking 1.1M  not sure if its worth,  comp does not justify. - seller is in hurry,  want to list on market soon - seller only upgraded major appliances,  flooring and crown molding, overall asking price seems too high.

What is driving you to invest in real estate, and what is your ultimate goal?

As @Anthony Dooley mentions, in this market, you will want to drive for dollars. 

I'm working as a bird dog for him and helping to line up properties I find when I'm out driving for Uber. 

Supply and demand drive prices for ALL things real estate, and demand for refinances is ridiculously high right now (partially, but not entirely, offsetting the T-note having it's bottom drop off), probably going to be increasing in the short term.

No matter what, you want to let everyone you know what you are looking for: Wholesalers, Real Estate Agents, Other Investors, Friends, Family, UPS Drivers, Mail Carriers, and anyone who drives and knows the area.  

This is speaking mostly within 5 miles (20 minute drive) of where I live.