Before taking the dive though listen to a great apartment course/video/cd (if they still have those) 10 times. please don't skip this step!

And we would have never doubted its accuracy.

There are an array of books, videos, and groups to learn from out there so be sure to use all of them to your advantage.  

just to beat the market according to another video breakdown so I also don't trust the leverage guys.

Document the tour with photos and videos for detailed analysis later.

I have a very helpful video on my YT channel (just lookup ClosedByMo) for NYC househackers - you'll enjoy it! 

I've been watching a lot of BP videos and trying to educate myself on real estate business.

The guest typically goes to the curb ("public area") during the day to smoke, but I do now have photos/videos of them smoking definitively on the property (on the premises near the front door - not the "public" area near the street). 

Reading, watching youtube videos etc. is great, however nothing beats meeting and being around active investors.

On the flip side, this has presented some opportunities for the creative real estate investor as well.Some news story links and a snapshot of what has happened to prices in my city.https://www.cp24.com/news/video-shows-massive-fire-that-destroyed-under-construction-homes-in-burlington-1.6671785https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/toronto-area-buyers-are-walking-away-from-deposits-on-new-homes-some-losing-as-much/article_db451c58-5c4b-5269-8510-17095d5496e1.html