These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

If it is then it is a valid comparison.If it is a 2 bed 2 bath condo, then make sure you look at those comps and not the hotel.

especially since he's closing today on a fed reserve holiday...but hey, "the other guy's offering a better rate.."

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

Well even if the rent is equal to the mortgage, you'll still be in the negative after repairs, CapEx, vacancy, etc.Why would you specifically be thinking of investing at a negative cash flow?

Buy a 2-4 unit, close to home.

I have noticed this too.

If y0ou have a home at 300,000 you have to make 3k a month and finding a home at 300,000 and make that much rent is almost impossible. 

Quote from @Jake Gasperi: For people just starting out to people that have been investing for years..

They’ll have a strong network and be more in tune with the opportunities available in the rental market, whether you're interested in single-family homes or multi-unit buildings.If you're focusing on single-family homes, try to keep them within the same area.