"thanks for reaching out but we are currently only working with more sophisticated investors and buyers"...is a classic!  

@Luke Andersen Luke, in order to avoid the classic “analysis paralysis” I have found it best to really narrow down your REI goals then do some research from there. 1) Figure out what exactly it is that you are trying to achieve with REI (cash flow, rapidly growing equity, etc.) 2) Next, find your niche in the market (SFR, small MF, small commercial, industrial, etc.). 3) From there, you can use a good couple hours on Google to find maybe 4-5 markets that match your criteria. 4) Once you find these, try to dig into specific neighborhoods and find out crime rates, school zones, walking distances to places, etc.

These are classic newbie responses from the two town criers.

Classic ..... :-) He doesn't get this, only wants to hear what he wants to hear.... 

Plus the Classic Clean models can really tear up fabric.

This is classic,  Dave Ramsey is a liar and Kiyosaki is honorable.  

Your outdoor setup reminds me a little bit of this classic movie scene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

If anyone has similar stories, I'd love to hear about how you got started and navigated all the uncertainties with buying properties out of state.Outside of investing, I love playing classical piano, driving (I frequently volunteer at Porsche Club of America events here), and dancing, so feel free to connect with me about those things as well :)Have a prosperous New Year, -JulioHey Julio, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

Think classic LA suburb lifestyle. 

Account ClosedAfter a couple of vans and 'classic' N.A. pickups, we found a preference for the Euro-style flat-bed pickup: a flat-bed pickup (sideboards and tailgate fold down);3-way dump (dumps to the rear or to each side)has removable frame and curtains (for carrying drywall in the rain);has all-wheel drive;has crew-cab (doka) with an auxiliary heater (we plan to remove part of the rear bench to install a parts cabinet/shelf.