Instead find a mentor from your local market area.The biggest thing I learned from his course was the there at least 10 ways to buy any home and not to be a one trick pony.Hope this helps

In have taken the course for New York and found it an excellent time saver and passed my test on the first try The prices are very competitive and the format is easy to follow I have also taken an online course for California and had a good results  The trick is with the online class is not to read all the materials but to go thru the practice exams again and again 

@Tripp WarrenThe first trick is to get ANY kind of perm loan either conventional or DSCR etc (in other words, not a rehab loan) the property must be "habitable".

I would love to connect with you and share tips and tricks!

A trick that often works out here in California is to remove the kitchen/bathroom and convert it into a storage area or workshop.

@Steven Jackson  I'm not sure if the expression comes from baseball where the pitcher gets stuck between throwing a pitch and throwing to a base and essentially doesn't commit to either which causes a physical "bobble" which is considered trying to trick the base runner and so the base runner is awarded an extra base. 

My husband is in the military and we're currently stationed overseas so any information or tricks of the trade for investing from afar would be appreciated. 

Account Closed Renovation loans should do the trick as well for an ADU: FHA 203k, homestyle, CHOICErenovation

Thanks Brian, Kevin, I already have a realtor I'm working with, but tips and tricks or recommendations are appreciated!

One trick is to call the listing agent on the property you have interest in and start with him/her.