I am trying to teach my self how does depreciation work.

Run-of-the-mill homes aren't going to do as well, but if you're bringing the amenities, buying a home with some style, furnishing well, photographing it with a professional and writing a slick listing, then your vacation rental should hit 55% out of the game and be aiming for 70% by year two or three.

Dutchess county's parcel access has a "Sales" section in which you can filter by date, property type, building style, much like Zillow.

I know less expensive partnerships "courses" with local flippers teaching beginners in the DMV area.

Some people with cash to throw around don't look so diligently and run into cash flow issues.3: Life style: We decided to downscale our lifestyle and even do away with our cars for a short while.

What I am teaching here on BP what I am showing you on BP is not opinion.

Not Warren Buffet style but easily enough money to live on.

Those guru courses teach all the same things you can find here on bigger pockets and on you tube.

Rules you mentioned that ALL were teaching? 

Obviously you don’t know what you don’t know and the only way to find out is either by experience or by teaching.