Here are my key takeaways:Tenant Screening Matters: The challenges I faced with the garden unit tenants reinforced how critical it is to have a thorough screening process and not stray from your requirements.

Would prefer newer books that are still relevant if that matters.

They really shouldn't matter to you.

From my experience, relationships do matter with the tenants.

And this all gets worked out before the contract is actually accepted.Why Your Agent Matters: Common misconception that agents are door openers - to be fair most act like it.

Now what you buy & how you buy it matters.

Is it "by guess & by gollie" or did you involve someone with experience in these matters?

Also, your real estate goal matters too.  

There's always more to learn no matter who you are or how much experience you have.

But you may check if you have to right to object to certain title or survey matters.