Yes, I have been involved with several "mold" properties that still had high mold levels after remediation.  

I knew this 4 years ago and decided to build my real estate portfolio to get enough know how to finally get involved.

These things should NEVER be considered in an educational program much less a program that has self serving owners with over-hyped experience and credentials.Students have been squeezed out of deals that their coaches are involved with.

When you have about 10 doors, get the CPA involved.

Continually communicate clearly with all parties involved to make sure that expectations are as close to realistic timelines as possible.

Investing in single-family residence fix-and-flip projects in New York involves purchasing distressed or undervalued single-family homes, renovating them, and selling them at a profit.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

Instead you will cash flow right out of the gate and appreciation is faster in those states with TLC properties or adding things like an ADU, or Carriage home on a bigger lot.Most of my investors that live in CA purchase in those states listed above and in most cases its easy to introduce them to local Seasoned realtors Contractors, Handy Men/Women that can help them save money and feel secure about the distance from home to REI.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

it was an interesting process but basically, the novation allowed us to get the deal done without having to involve the banks. this was a huge motivation. that way I save on having to close twice.