@Anita Z.I agree with @Grant Woodward about looking at the reviews.

Also I agree buy direct through turnkey provider or broker.

I agree with Sid, I screen hard.

Once that phase is complete, I’d transition back into long-term holds.As for the cash-out refi, without at least doubling the rent, I’d be in a net-negative position each month, which doesn’t seem like a worthwhile trade-off.On the tenant side, I agree with your point about the business aspect—it’s something I’m working on coming to terms with.

Everyone just relax and make sure you have adequate insurance, it'll be ok.....I agree, LLC overkill.

This is only if the bank agrees to sell for less than the amount owing.

I agree with John: if the photo will detract, don't do it.  

Agreed.  

For instance, someone making $500k a year and living in a very highly appreciating market might be extremely happy on a deal that loses $200 a month but is getting 5% appreciation on a 2 million dollar property in San Diego, butut that doesn't make sense for the investor with 30k and a lower paying job.When it comes to the book series I agree with you that the order doesn't make sense (having read both).

I agree.