so that makes the distinction as follows:-is "it" a good time to buy real estate? 

This is distinct from the BiggerPockets professionally produced blog content. 

If you’re looking to build REAL wealth, then leverage of one type or another is necessary.Debt is one type of leverageSyndicators leverage investors capital as equityStart up companies leverage Venture Capitalists investments in both equity and debt.The real estate investor has 3 distinct “cycles” with debt leverage1st stage is debt secured by real estate but also personally guaranteed and often cross collaterialized2nd stage is debt secured by real estate but liability not personally guaranteed and recourse limited to specific property.3rd stage is debt free If you own units in a syndicated real property investment and the investment is leverage by debt you may not think of it as YOUR debt because you’re a passive investor, but your investment is encumbered by debt the same as property you own individually IF you haven’t personally guaranteed the debt.  

Aside from the obvious dangers, I’m seeking best practices and how experienced investors  in this area handle hurricane damage?

You might want to visit Detroit if you have not, and drive around the different streets in the city- but I warn you it is very dangerous in many parts.

DANGEROUS WHOLESALE WANNA BE - This person is himself a VICTUM of mis information, fraudulent marketing or outright scam.  

But you could see the distinct advantage I had it was huge.I feel sorry for folks doing this in PA and other states that are so antiquated..  

Problem was the original homeowners had no idea of the potential dangers they're in.

Tenant agrees to immediately notify Owner or Agent in writing by certified mail of any dangerous or hazardous conditions existing on the premises.”It was my understanding that even if she were on a month-to-month, she would still have to give 60 days notice.Am I the one who is wrong here?

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.