Based off research alone (you know the countless hours we spend researching,studying & reading before we decide to take action lol) bandit signs might be the least effective means of marketing (it probably depends on the area).

Most people who have done this have spent countless hours learning, researching, networking, and figuring out how to do this stuff.

I've said it countless times, learn real estate before you try to learn how to  deal in real estate.Real property is different than  personal property, real property cannot be replaced and each parcel is unique, which is the basis for value. 

BTW, I don't endorse "credit scores" at all, but I know I have "played the game" contrary to the opinions of people like Dave Ramsey, who declares in How To Improve Your Credit Score Without Debt and countless other videos that debit is the devil.

It has gone thru countless changes and evolved over the last (30) years.

Since 1997 I've helped clients make better deals, create better relationships with partners, contractors and tenants, and litigated as well as mediated countless conflicts.  

My opinion having done countless bath renovations...Caulk it!

I get countless emails from investors giving me their sales pitch about how to make $100,000 in 30 days all while sitting at home.

He has been the guest on numerous R/E related shows on the radio and tv, he also hosts a R/E podcast, and he has countless R/E youtube videos.

Countless times, I've heard the question asked "How much do I need in reserves?"