My real estate agent in the area went by and took some video and described it as "creepy and old," the tenants had smoked so the smell was awful, and the neighborhood was "hood" - she didn't really feel safe there just taking a look. 

Watch youtube videos. 

In most states, an undisclosed audio or video device placed in the interior (non-common) of a private residence would be illegal and could also result in a civil lawsuit against the landlord. 

I’m 37...I’ve read all the books...watched all the videos...and now I’m ready to take actionable steps toward securing my future though REI.

I keep seeing podcasts/videos about scaling quickly, buying 5 units in one year, but don't see what the path to that is, or how they got the loans.

I have put out several line by line bids of my company's work on many of our property offerings, YouTube videos and right here in the BiggerPockets forums.I have never shy'd away from sharing that information.

@Yogesh Kumar this is why you ALWAYS take plenty of video and pictures when you move into and out of a rental property. 

One pratfall on video and difficult-to-disprove claims of shooting pains, with the above email to document that the tenant warned you in advance about the "problem," and you're in trouble.Just look at the email.

I know there are a few videos on youtube worth watching about how to generate your own leads and with minimal amount of money you can use options such as direct mail, signs, a website where distressed owners can input their information and it will relay them to your email. but definitely worth looking into. 

I have been watching many YouTube videos and podcasts about real estate investing.