It seems like location would be especially critical with pad-split (and similar systems), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on what to watch out for in terms of zoning, safety, or demand.Also, I’ve traditionally rented out units the regular way, so I’m curious how screening tenants works for you with the pad-split (and similar) model.

This isn't hard math here buddy....If Johnny started with 1 apple, and still has 1 apples, how many apples did Johnny NOT eat?  

In real estate, you have to watch out for contractors.

I grew up in and still work in Hudson and watched as it turned around as well.

So far Ive been watching homes on Trulia or Zillow and they have been listed for the same price for months. 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Master your mornings, and watch your wholesale business explode. 

Whether you spend time networking, reading books, watching videos or connecting on bigger pockets or if you spend cash hiring a mentor, maybe partnering up with or doing free intern work for a real estate investor; whichever route you decide to go investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make. 

They can ensure everything is safe and, if you attend the inspection, they can educate you on what to watch for.

Researching on Google, watching YouTube videos, and reading articles I found on the internet regarding the topic I was interested in.