You may make 8-10%, but you may also lose $$.... its not guaranteed. 

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).

Make sure utilities are available, and that you have tap fees included in your estimate, as well as engineering (site plan), architectural plan, and other bits you might need to consider for your market (landscaping and costs of sale, for example).

He said abusive Section 8 tennents can be reported and can even lose their Section 8 eligibility. 

I was able to get them in touch with an off booking sites place that had an opening in town.

Have been on bigger pockets a while, but havent made full use of the site. 

We have a PMS which also doubles as channel manager and is also integrated into our site. 

Not only will you lose your property tax exemption, but you may need to secure LTR tenants.

The property is 2 hours away, but it feels like I’d lose a lot of control.

Here's a few examples:Does the lender release for materials on site or do they have to be installed?