As mentioned above, calling numbers on the Do Not Call (DNC) list is risky, but at the end of the day, enforcement is quite challenging.What you REALLY NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR ARE - litigators.

I am not part of the PassivePockets community but I hope members are being taught to watch out for these practices.  

I watch the market constantly and knew that the area was improving quickly and that it was a desirable place to rent.

Also I know HOA fees can be outlandish.Or, would you guys recommend me keeping my money in my pocket, getting a cheap apartment my first year of work, and watching for a 300-400k HOUSE while saving?

Watch how you spend. you'll treat holiday season after October and your summer activity post April very differently. 

I do not wish to waste my time watching videos,searching the internet for how tos and what I should be doing.

I will watch it and root for ol' Justin. 

Watch out for fine print that requires an additional fee at closing - this is a huge red flag and how most flat fee companies make money.

Watch Grant Cardone's youtube videos on, "The Biggest Mistake You'll Ever Make."

I tell you “put all your eggs in one basket, and then watch that basket.”