They removed all their content from the web and I got an email from my coach saying she no longer worked for the company.

Physically see the property, don't rely on web pictures, sometimes they are years old and don't show the current state or the entire property. 

For rentals, focus on cash flow and metrics like cap rate (target 8%-10%) or cash-on-cash return.

From updated tenant rights laws to shifting zoning regulations, staying compliant can feel like a moving target.

Quote from @Nicholas Burch: What are the best terms to negotiate on the banknote after you have raised your target equity?

Try being an agent, your phone number is EVERYWHERE and you get targeted by a whole industry that wants to sell you the latest gimmick.Here is what helped me.I answer calls and when it's a telemarketer I will interrupt them and say very friendly (because I don't hate the poor person who gets paid to do this and coached to be ruthless): Hey, so glad you called, can you do me a big favor? 

Bill Nickerson, who wrote the first book ever targeting small real estate investors and small deals (How I Made $5 million in Real Estate in my Spare Time) was a guy that was the u;to age straight shooter, told you the good, bad, and ugly - NO PUFF.  

Just be sure to research your target markets carefully to maximize returns.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Do you have a price range (or down payment target) and are you ok with some rehab or do you prefer turn key?