We concluded that John had gone over “to the other side” and sold out to become rich.In 2012 John Beck was named in a lawsuit brought by the FTC, and was on the losing end of a $478 million judgement for defrauding 1 million investors!  

Right now my focus is simply to learn all I can and connect with people who are immersed in this world.

There simply isn't enough housing to keep up with the amount of human overpopulation.  

When I travel for a boots-on-tour I NEVER rent a vehicle for this exact reason, I get a taxi(uber) everywhere and I simply talk to them, what good, whats bad, where should I go, where should I stay away from, whats happening, are things getting better, worse, what do you love about area, what do you hate.

Are you looking to simply be an investor or be involved in the day-to-day business operations of running the hotel as well as being an investor?

Secondly, the whole "cash flow vs appreciation" conversation is simply a lie to me.  

Are you looking for homes or simply should you buy a new home? 

The limited work schedule of a part-timer usually equates to less business, and it is possible that some brokers simply won’t (or can’t) provide these things to someone who is producing fewer results.

The city simply won't help you when things go wrong.

-Madison proper, and the nice areas of Huntsville (Jones Valley, Blossomwood, etc) - simply because the numbers don't work well in these areas, limiting rental supply