It can get a bit addicting, though, and make you a little impatient for your next deal.

95% of the homeless population is too drug addicted or mentally handicapped to deal with housing.

An exception to this would be debt addicts and folks with other erratic behavior type things going on (pardon me, not up to speed on my DSM-5), but if that's not you... get a HELOC.Yes, I practice what I preach.

I am also addicted to learning.

Do small ones, one by one, and the more of those you accomplish, the more addicted to accomplishing goals you will get, and soon your goals will get bigger and bigger.2.

You could also end up renting to a meth addict so make sure you screen your tenants.

I have to say the BP podcasts are very addictive and a great way to get yourself into the fast track with investing - In regards to reading real-estate books - I have found that audio books are a much faster medium to get your information in - Your local library should have enough to hold you over, however the most bang for your buck is to listen to the BP podcasts.

In our area(s) and experience (which feels more limited as time passes) a rooming house serves a distinct clientele:  a) university students (perhaps a sub-population such as international students); b) work force for a major employer (factory, refinery, mine, hospital) or c) those on the margins (those one step from the streets, the mentally ill {as governments have closed most of the traditional homes and care facilities}, the addicted, etc).  

My name is Russell and I am a Bigger Pockets addict :)

Hey everybody,I've been lurking on BP for a few weeks and am addicted to the podcast.