Great job man. 

In short, it costs a lot because it IS a job and takes a lot time.

Are you wholesaling full-time or do you have a W2 job?

The purchase price is $626k, with one unit delivered vacant, unit two currently paying $800 a month, and unit three paying $700 a month.My question pertains to the inspection report I have received, which states that the roof has around 5 years left, and I need to replace the drain iron plumbing to the street, which is estimated to be a $10k job.

you could look out of state but I feel it’s risky especially being new. try to find something 30 mins out from where you are located, small cit/village/township etc. it’s expensive in my city (cincinnati) but i found something right/just under my price point. it’s a 38 min drive from my job but it is mines :) 

Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

I believe it’s sometime like 10+ years or longer that they’ve paid investors like clockwork.  

There are many avenues to exhaust including here, your local REIA and your state multi housing association prior to engaging a paid coach.

I learned from my mistakes, stopped overspending, lived within my means, and paid everyone I owed money back.

Addendum for $22,000 at closing for repairs paid to the contractor at closing.