I only buy properties with inherited tenants for simplicity sake, but I am reconsidering that route after having to evict somebody because the previous owner didn't screen and I stopped getting rent.

I'll second what @Jose R. said about networking...I recently posted about some of the meetings I attend regularly in this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/267431-south-florida-meetupHope to run into you at a local event soon!

However, after a great deal of research and analyzing the outcome as far as profits, I have decided to not go the HML route.

I worked this same plan and within 2 years of a chapter 7 (life threatening illness) I had a car, a mortgage on my new home, and a regular credit card again.

I never tried that route so let me know how it works.

But in my case, since this is a rental, the ARV does not matter (until I sell).as far as knowing what things cost... it's kind of like groceries - you have no idea what a 5lb of gluten free flour costs until you start buying it regularly. rehabs are almost the same way, just not as consistent as grocery items.

I didnt provide much input as I dont think it would be best in my current situation to let the staff know that i'm a regular on BP and looking to escape the "Cubicle Life".

I would expect that if they are working day hours or a regular job and most of your other tenants are you could have not much issue.

The mapping software is more regularly updated than a paper map; heck, you have to buy a new paper map to get any updates.

Some of the garage floor coatings off-gas pretty hard, for quite a while, so beware if you go that route.