I have run into a number of people that have let their house simply go back to the bank, so I am assuming that is way more prevalent…  

I had a conversation once with a very smart Dr. who stated that this concept does not exist in all cultures and was/is more prevalent in certain cultures in centuries past.

These issues were less prevalent with tenants that were not on section 8.  

As this becomes more and more prevalent in the coming months/year, I think there will be a lot of sponsors that have footnotes on their track record, stating "representative sample" or they will change track record to case studies, and only list their good deals, while sliding some "average" deals that still netted an okay positive return.From the LPs side, of course you should be asking questions about losses, is your track record reflective of EVERY deal you have syndicated or raised money for.  

Deals are there, but they aren't as prevalent as the gurus let on.

I wasn't really familiar with REIAs and wasn't aware of the prevalence of FB groups until now.

I'll try to answer the most prevalent issues that have been raised so far:Quote by @Don Konipol:In 45 years in the real estate investment business, I NEVER saw anyone long term successful in the business who wasn’t PASSIONATE about real estate.I am not passionate about real estate.

Kijiji is more prevalent than Craigs list in much (perhaps all) of Canada for rental advertisements.

Aside from looking at other local PadSplits in the area, what are some other forms of identifying current market rents for rooms in an area that is not prevalent in PadSplits currently. 

Affordable homes under $100k are prevalent in the Toledo and Cleveland area.