It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

I don’t think it matters one way or the other just make sure they have some sort of online portal.

so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.' 

I never said you can't make money buying entry level single family homes in the Midwest or any market for that matter....but the investors who are most inclined to succeed are the hands on operators, not the passive investors or those paying retail price for a turn key in a lower tier neighborhood with no barriers of entry.

Wrong Property Management ApproachIt doesn’t matter how good the people who are doing the property management are, if they are not using a property management approach designed for co-living, everyone loses.  

My requests for other matters through MFM have gone nowhere and even after requesting a refund and some help with Prime they sent me a video and an email with a special offer to renew for another year.

The core problem is marketing.Marketing 101: Target the right audience with the right message.Here’s the truth: it doesn’t matter how much ketchup you put on a baby-cow burger—vegans won’t buy it.

They have a team of designers who do it online.

You can pretty much learn everything you need to know about S8 within 2-4 hours online!

Most advisors consider the two (2) year holding period mentioned above to be very safe, but remember it is your intent that matters.