Real research requires accessing vetted and credentialed sources of technical info - and the ability to distinguish between the hyperbolic and the genuine.  

To clarify, was hoping others might have some insight on differences between problematic STR and LTR tenants, in context of conversations with your lawyers or insights/links to local state regulations distinguishing the two.

Any chance BP could return to the basic good/better/best option to make it easier to distinguish the membership tiers and what you get with each level? 

I think it's important to distinguish off MLS deals with true off market deals. 

If there are bus tours, join them.After going to at least 10 events over a month you should be able to distinguish who talks a big game and who actually does the deals.

I have made so many mistakes I no longer distinguish a good one from a bad one, lol.

I’m sure once I start looking at properties, I’ll be able to better distinguish all the investing potential it may or may not have

The distinguishing circumstance is that you don't have title during the redemption period.I'd probably be inclined to classify properties in their redemption period as current assets on the balance sheet, and reclass to inventory after the deed is quit claimed to you. 

I filter out the noise by ignoring the news and social media and by doing what has always worked (my buy and hold and the metrics I use to distinguish a good deal).I can understand why a new investor would be overwhelmed during this time. 

Some real estate investors like to distinguish themselves by labeling their advice as “creative.”