It's the worst because it's pretty difficult to navigate if you don't have someone experienced to guide the way.

@Will Gaston , this thread made me day trip about my days as a college kid renting 2 blocks from 5 points on Lee St.

Your real estate attorney can help ensure you get the best terms possible, and they can also guide you through any challenges that may arise.

Property manager helping to guide, and now stepping up to next level with networking.

There is a short course of recorded material, but not much else in terms of pre-recorded guides.

It is about helping and guiding others.

You can read The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by @J Scott as a guide, but the current numbers for your area will be different.Don't let someone tell you that you can just do per square foot.

distressed properties do occasionally hit the MLS at a good price, but not very often.my second real estate purchase was out of state, it was just a cosmetic rehab and i had to make several trips up to corral everything and get it rent ready. 

Most of my customers who own their own land typically use Fannie Mae since it offers a ower Dp for 2-4 units and the guide lines are more lienant. 

The more you can develop that growth mindset the better off you will be, but it will also take a couple trips and faceplants!