Unless you spend money trying to find off market deals..

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

Personally, I invest in properties in C-Class neighborhoods in my market (East Linden and Southern Hilltop), and they’ve been cash-flowing well so far.

Use the $11K for marketing instead of for a course which, at best, will be generic and will lead to the next course upsell. 

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

I live in a very expensive market (Seattle, WA) and I am looking to invest out of State.

Hey @Dan WardWould love to give you some advice , those are my primary markets as an investor and agent helping others. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.

Make sure you learn the markets.