We now have our own "Property Brothers" just like the TV show!

You might like Flipping Houses 101 with J Scott https://youtu.be/uG6mfFWF-8cYou can also play it directly from BP because youtube on your phone requires you to keep the app open. http://www.biggerpockets.com/show10.I personally play mine on my TV using chromecast from my desktop or phone.

I have little knowledge in real estate investing other than watching some of the tv shows which always showcase exceptionally successful investors. 

Not to mention that I've gotten a lot more time on TV as a poker player than a real estate guy.Damn...I think I picked the wrong business!!! 

This is on the heals of the other post with TV "news" story about rents.

Use debt in a positive way to generate more wealth and cash flow instead of accumulating things that depreciate in value and provide no cash flow return on investment.Example I could buy a hot tub, a car, and a tv for 50,000.

With mortgage companies making the process a little more demanding and the TV shows providing a unrealistic overview of the actual work involved, its' refreshing to have someone step up to the plate and provide a more realistic view.

Are you only looking for that because you have seen the TV shows and the like?

Does someone actually do this, or is it just BS tv show hogwash?

If you buy first, then determine you will have to spend more than it is worth to fix it, you will be one of the many that tried real estate flipping and found out it is nothing like they show on TV.