They aren't up front about anything and most of the time they drop the ball.

While this is a great and highly motivating goal, most people are either clueless or incorrect in their belief as to what is required to obtain this “lifestyle”.Understanding of the “how to” get there is further obscured by the misleading, and often patently false “pathways” sold by real estate educational MARKETING companies as workshops, upsold to association memberships, upsold to mentorships.

If they aren't sending you personalized investment deals that meet your buying criteria, they are NOT a good agent!

While fees are pretty similar between custodians, read the fee schedules carefully as there are sometimes others fees charged that aren't readily discernible.Good luck and happy holidays!

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INTO REALESTATE FOR A YEAR BUT LACK EDUCATION I HAVE JOINED BIGGER POCKETS TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE MY DREAMS OF REALESTATE  HAPPEN AND START MY ROAD TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

I have already thought about the point you mentioned about some prospective tenants not being fond of the fact that both floors aren't available but until I get back to AZ which could be awhile I need it for storage.  

The ADU is a good idea for property maximization, but unless it has a separate driveway, it will push your rent in the main house down some because then you aren't renting a single-family house on a lot by itself.

We have education and networking in our monthly meetings.

Set a clear goal for your first property, find a mentor, and keep educating yourself—you're on the right path!

Unless you have the rentals paid for by the time you retire, they aren't going to be enough to live off of.