Harsh?

Especially doing deals in communities with harsh winter weather where people don't want to go out to their properties.

I’ve learned some harsh lessons early and will always try to steer people from making the same/similar mistakes I have.

I know I am being harsh here, but this is something that needs to be said.

I know that sounds harsh but securities law is the only kind of law that does not give you grace for naivety. 

Although maybe a little harsh, your friend isn't totally wrong about those selling the courses.

Its very scary to plop down nearly 100k on a property but with such a great return, it is extremely tempting.Feel free to offer advice/ criticize as harsh as you possibly can :]

Less taxes and not so harsh winters.

Here in the glorious "tenant friendly" (please, please, let's not be so harsh to use the term "anti-landlord") state of MA, my understanding is that it is ILLEGAL to collect anything more than the following in advance: 1) first month's rent, 2) last month's rent, 3) a security deposit in an amount not to exceed the first month's rent, and 4) the purchase and installation cost of a new lock and key.

Most Investors will tell you appraisers "know nothing" but I wouldn't be so harsh - most of them know their own names.Best of luck whatever you decide.