Anyone have recommendations on ones that are actually worth it and have helped you or others you know. 

He then had a mentor that taught him one-on-one to invest in real estate.

#1 is the scary one!

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

One more tip hit town homes and condo communities in the area.

It has been though historically one of the most stable markets in the country, with very predictable patterns.

If I sell one house per year, it will pay for itself.

Quote from @Roger Flot: I was reviewing some renovated listings in my area and one indicated that even though the house was originally built in 1920, because of all the renovations bringing the house to current code, that you could get 2024 rates on insurance. 

Also I have not worked out the financing yet. if I just use my cash then the Cash on Cash drops to 8 or 9% and that would be below my Cash on Cash target.Generally speaking and of course just numbers I picked out of the air for reference when running numbers in my head, I am looking for Cash on Cash greater than 15%, high probability of long term occupancy, and no expected major Capex for 2.5 years after purchase and purchase time repairs which I would add into the cash on cash evaluation before pulling the trigger.So there are some more details to be worked out in my head but being it is my first one and only learning what I could from youtube videos I thought I would get some feedback.With all that said, in my head it seems like it could be a good start.Thanks again Jaycee and Gavin for your feedback.

Through the LLC structure it is possible to take advantage of the existing mortgages modified first at 4,125% 22yers and 1%, yes one percent, for 40 years.