No one ever trained me in sales, marketing, etc, and good customer service is just "being a decent person and treating people well," IMO, which you don't need training or a class for, just do what your 3rd grade teacher told you to do and you will be all set. 

I also know that canton is a bigger city then most suburbs around here but they still have a pretty decent police department.

I've always assumed that I'd have to invest in the Midwest or South to find decent cash flowing properties, but I recently found an investor/agent on this forum who has done amazing deals in Portland which completely changed my mindset.Now I'm excited to share that I'm under contract on a four-plex which is in a great area of Portland, where I'll be house hacking and self-managing!

If you know how to operate with that in mind, you can make a decent cashflow in that market. 

Bristol is a very nice small city- located on the edge of going rural, but not convenient to the highways- decent taxes, good water bills, and the town government is ok. 

While the cash flow on it was decent, it would take a while to save up for another down payment.

Some are way more aggressive than others when it comes to these inspections and their recommendations or requirements. 

Just 20% down for a purchase, decent credit and a property that doesn't need renovation. 

@Sean Starkey I agree with @Bob Okenwa that the price per Unit varies widely depending on the Class of property and location.I just closed a 4 Plex in Arizona City, AZ for a buyer that was $118,750 per door for a newer building in decent condition.

The rented unit has some issues with the kitchen cabinets but is otherwise in decent shape, the cabinets are set to be replaced in a month or two.Comps in the area are higher than I expected, should I wait to order the appraisal till after all work is done?