The biggest thing that frustrates me most about the guru's is how most are not transparent about all things notes, yet they send post after post on LinkedIn or FB wanting you to watch a Podcast or something else about how much money they made on notes to get you sucked into their web. 

@Bryan Schwartz a lot of trial and error - and even then, you have to watch them as they get greedy when you aren't looking.Try going to Home Depot Saturday 6am - those are the hard-working guys!

Watching you all post after each other is embarrassing. 

I watched my parents flip houses since I was little and have always been on job sites or made "pocket money" by doing chores like painting fences or washing kitchen cabinets, which I realize now my parents were putting us to work to build that sweat equity.

Things to watch out for, especially in terms of regulations, costs, and management?

Still doing my reading, listening and watching videos everyday to weigh out all my options 

I love watching everyone create their own special space in the desert

Watching Coffeezilla mock them on YouTube can be quite cathartic.What's with the picture of Sinwar? 

The lady giving the verbal offer that says she thinks their might be mold is not a good buyer.

I’d love to hear about the red flags to watch out for, so I can hopefully avoid the same headaches.For me, clear communication and transparency upfront are key, but I know not every lender operates that way.