I live in Denton co and have been casually interested in starting to look for a real estate investment.  

You can watch the meetings at this link: https://engage.buncombecounty.org/d1035 I haven't watched the videos myself.It's hard to predict where things will go now that we've lost thousands of housing units, many of which were in the most affordable bracket.

One search on Youtube returns hundreds of videos that go over exactly how a STR can be used to offset W2 taxes.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

Video is very important, shoot walk through video and have that.

Their videos consistently said that none of their investors had ever lost money.

And by how many videos stating INTENTION.

But 24% utilized in that video example is not good. 

My manger does this all the time.He has an inspection done to verify all the maintenance issue and has someone video the property to verify all the marketing issues.