My partner and I decided not to over complicate things with this method.

I think it’s disingenuous for a guru to claim they created a new method that is “revolutionizing” real estate lending, when it’s actually just rebranding something that exists and charging more for it.

I recommend avoiding condos for STRs unless they're in tourist areas like Lake Tahoe.There is not much you can do if the residents in the HOA vote to no longer allow STRs.

Another vote for LVP @Marc Shin.

I read Chad Carson's Small and Mighty Real Estate Investing and I think my path is most aligned with what he calls the "live and fix" method.

They should have good recommendations.If you are trying to do the BRRRR Method, or some other advanced method, now it get's a little more difficult. 

If they are, then the enemy method works.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

@Elisamuel Cruz If you are going to focus on the BRRRR SFH method in Philadelphia, before you make any purchases ask yourself these questions: 1.

The BRRRR method is tricky here as we've had some of the highest appreciation in the US over the last 5 years.