Full disclosure, I have not taken either course but listen to Carson's podcast and used Jennifer's deal finder resource and follow her Facebook page for real estate investors) for better training that will not drain you of all your seed money.

I have been doing some research but hit a road block. 

It's data + personal preference + which way is this block trending (D+ to C or C to D+).

They didn’t have the local knowledge or support system in place, and it quickly turned into a nightmare... constant vacancies, high eviction rates, and repairs that drained their cash flow.

That makes late payments less impactful on  e, but still emotionally draining.  

Then a wise man who was already successful doing what I wanted to be doing shared some common sense that I took to heart: settle on ONE strategy to get started and block out all the other noise, the BS, and the well intentioned but misinformed friends and relatives telling you that you can’t do this.

Depending on the construction of the building (block or stick, etc), you will want to test the connection strength.  

Block.

Make sure to research local rates for cohosting and management services to stay competitive.If you're doing this as a side gig or part-time job, it’s essential to time block, create systems, set expectations with property owners, and establish boundaries to ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved.We opted not to pursue rental arbitrage for two key reasons: dealing with landlords and the significant upfront costs to set up and run a profitable STR without the benefit of property ownership.

He had an issue that the water lines were 1/2 inch and the toilet drain was PVC.