Real estate was less expensive in Cincy and I knew that area down to about the street level, but I personally did not like living out there so, I'm trying to decide what to do.

Often sellers exaggerate numbers, or show potential income levels.

Thats me, dont know what you skill talent or interest level is.

I have the same problem and after a few of these do not include partners in LLC deals unless I know and trust them and they bring partner level value to the transaction.

Estimated value today is 400K.Values are definitely not back to 05/07 levels, nor should they be.

Often the best way to do this is to work for them on the side during college.

College kids . . . how stupid they were, "didn't you know that sound was water gushing"?

My primary focus area is just west of the area you are focusing on (assuming my assumption is correct) and I would say the average rents are between $1k and $1.5k for a similar sized house.As Will Barnard mentioned, my primary concern would be the sustainability of the rent levels.

But staging I think depends on your location and the pricing level of your property.

First of all, I'm 21 years old in Birmingham, AL, about to graduate college, and I have no debt.