While I’ve researched the basics, I’m still confused about a few things.

If it wasn't for all the financial assistance from the government, many more foreclosures would have occurred during this time. 

I would say real estate investing is not for individuals who lack a positive mindset or are not willing to do the proper research and lock in a solid core four before investing into a specific market. 

I think with detached garages that are relatively far away from the main house, this definitely makes sense.

Lot of LOs and realtors do this part time on the side and frankly have little clue on what they are doing as they advise people on arguably one of the largest financial decisions people make in their lifetime

Since you're saving aggressively and won’t have loan payments for a while, this is the perfect time to line up a great investor-friendly agent, lender, and contractor team.Good luck!

Hi Daniel,I have a lot of clients who utilize their SDIRAs to invest in real estate, and this is generally the advice I provide when they are first starting out.

Lastly, what part of Ohio is this located in?

I've learned a lot, but I'm still very naive to this business.

Which if this is the case in your market may significantly reduce the market pool when you eventually go to sell the property.