I have a lot to learn, but willing to put in the work. 

No cost for the video feed (but third party is not monitoring it).

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

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

Videos on YT about this. 

Still, I am making it a commitment to finish the course 1 video lesson per day.

Regarding BRRRing OOS - it can be very dangerous:(Too many newbies take contractors and agents at their word, when "trust, but verify" is extremely important.Given you're in Chicago, would recommend you plan 2 trips for a BRRRR:1) Initial walk-thru with contractor(s), which you should video for documentation & accountability.2) Final walk-thru BEFORE paying out final amounts to contractor(s). 

I love there YT channel and informative videos but dear god it's just a LLC!

I have some short videos on it just DM me and Ill send it to you. 

These areas are relatively easy as a direct flight from SFO and one of the BP videos mentioned how it's a good idea to be able to fly direct if you have a OOS investment.