Do they have preferred vendors that always answer the phone because it is that PM calling?

Looking to get some feedback on the quality of the course curriculum.I see he’s a renowned and respectable individual in the industry, With so many courses and programs out there, im looking to Narrow it down to a handful of people to learn from.Joe has caught my attention because his implementation of BRRRR and section 8 investing is simply genius.Any feedback would be much appreciated!

Wife and I would prefer the lake house we haven’t bought yet as it checks all the boxes, but might be worth having 2 properties right next to each other. 

It's important to understand the difference, and I'd recommend sticking with the REIT with depreciation advantages.The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes a 199A deduction and applies to certain income from pass-through entities (including REIT dividends) and allows individuals to take the 20% deduction against REIT dividend distributions that yields an effective tax rate of 29.6% or 37% (80% for upper bracket filers).

I am so frustrated and saddened this person did such a thing but was told that If I sell the property, which I prefer to do by seller finance, the code enforcement cancels.

(I’d prefer you found a way to put down 20% and save the PMI as well as lower mortgage origination costs and on going interest costs.

Those newer pickup's individually did not sustain themselves, but typically had the mortgage paid off within a few years.

If only someone had written a book to help people like you.I prefer you spend some time educating yourself before jumping in, but that depends on how bad the PM is and how quickly you can educate yourself and take control.If you choose to terminate, read your PM Agreement carefully to see if there are any termination penalties.

Use some for buy and hold (I personally would prefer apartments rather than buying a few single family homes) and some for lending/trust deed investing.In either category, you must know what you are doing, know how to vet the investment, how to vet the sponsor (if investing in a larger fund of some sort), the laws and regulations on the lending side, how to investigate which areas to invest in buy and hold and notes/trust deeds for that matter.So as you have already said several times, lots to think about . . . 

The individual proves their identity before receiving a code.I still do in-person showings as much as possible, but unattended showings are great for after-hours, weekends, or holidays.