Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

In short, it's usually practicing real estate without license, but many people know how to do it "legally".

Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

Hone Microsoft Excel skills by creating 12 tab pro-formas to practice 1% rule underwriting on $100K single family homes. 4.

It depends on your personal situation, risk tolerance, and future goals; and there are legal, tax, and practical implications (banking, financing, insurance, etc.). 

If you buy in the proper STR areas there is practically zero regulation risk. 

Practice regularly so your muscles are strong and fast.

My area of practice in the legal realm is trust formation for businesses and individuals.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

I'm already looking at listings and doing deal analysis (or at least practicing at it).