IRS will think you are just pocketing the money and you will get an audit.IRS Audits aren't random. 

I would suggest watching some youtube videos, come up with your own variation of someone elses script and practice it until it sounds natural.

He doesn't even have an emergency fund.If he buys random duplexes with a 7% interest rate he's going to lose money on them and go backwards.

I watched a video/podcast once that showed a tool/site which allowed you to see what amenities the most offered amenities were in any given market/area ranked from highest to least (like A/C, pool, grill, etc).

I've been watching a lot of videos, listening to podcasts, and reading books to educate us on real estate investing.We are in the process of seeking an agent as well as mentorship from seasoned professionals to navigate the complexities of the market today.

thank you all for your insight. preferred returns and distributions are super confusing to me. anyone know of a youtube video, book or podcast that explains the capital stack a little more in depth?

You can't just kick the tenant out randomly unless the lease specifically states otherwise or it's MTM.

I found my path in the real estate world and it's because of the wide variety of education I received from the subto training videos and community.

@Sergio Diaz you may want to watch this video about S8 tenants:Section 8 Eviction in Cleveland.

The videos they send to you daily seem very convincing.