So I told my family and friends, then began my journey for my first rental property.I'd say in the first week I pretty much binged on podcasts, youtube videos, etc for roughly 6-8 hours a day (actively and passively).

In the mean time Im building my savings and educating myself.Besides books, podcasts, and videos how can i learn more about being profitable in real estate?

so you have a sharp rancid stench piercing thru the house. you wrote "a skunk likely" meaning you aren't sure. still, someone has to check it out, either you(free of charge) or rodent control (not free of charge). afterwards you might want to find out how it got in and seal it somehow so you won't be going thru this a few weeks later. rodent control (if you go that route )will have advice on how to get rid of the odor. otherwise  I'm sure that there's at least few youtube videos on DIY for it. though it might take a few days to completely be gone, best of luck.kudos,Mary

(I recently recorded a video about this on the Full Service Property Management youtube channel.).

Can/should I tell my buyer's agent to show me homes electronically (i.e. via Skype or phone video cam)?

After watching the YouTube videos of BP from various people who said they had no money when they started, I encourage you to JUMP IN!

are you willing to do video chat walk-throughs with an out of town investor? 

>> Brandon put out a terrific video on how to review comps and determine an ARV on your own.

This system will not only allow you to better identify who you are and what your experience is, but will give users the opportunity to better seek out others on the site in their quest to network.We'll be posting a video about this shortly, but in the meanwhile, to start labeling yourself, go to the ACCOUNT DROPDOWN and click EDIT PROFILE.

Pictures and video, are you doing this yourself or outsourcing?