From his seminar, it seemed like he really cared about teaching Lease Options and I expected the weekly calls and others to be more interactive where you can sit in on the call and ask questions.

It’s on the rise but you just have to be selective regarding location and try to go for turnkey or keep it minimal regarding rehab  So you don’t have a nightmare story trying to manage a rehab from Out of Town. 

Wealth is about those you care about.  

The secret is tenant selection, and finding good tenants in the program. 

By carefully managing the scope and cost of renovations, you can maximize the return on your investment.3.

Unfortunately, every state and every locality has different laws and what works in one location doesn't always work in others, so you have to be very careful about the 'free' advice that is given in online forums. 

With mutual trust, your agent will be able to put more time and care into your searches, evaluating properties for you, and not having to worry if their time will all be for not.

(With commercial properties, they won't care.) 

But be careful expecting to refinance.

@Justin Smith Bernie Madoff and every other scammer also did deals with & thru family & friends.Just be careful and good luck!