There's so much content and so many individuals who push inexperienced investors to take action before they are financially ready while downplaying the risks, particularly those associated with  properties in lower tier neighborhoods.

It's not landlord friendly. 

Always great to make new connections and friends.

Therefore, I try to find a more user friendly web site that can distill the above into something that is readable.  

While I've been enrolled in an online course, I've found it to be quite costly and not as practical as I'd hoped.I recently discovered BP through a friend, and I'm amazed at the wealth of knowledge and support this community offers.

Your Alumni friend who is already doing real estate deals - will be your best partner.

Baltimore City is tenant friendly and very hostile to investors.  

Are utilities paid by individual unit tenants?

Use individual leases to reduce risk, screen tenants carefully, and set clear rules about noise and responsibilities.Good luck!

You may not want to be blogging to get an answer...Maddof's friends all sang his praises.