@Derek Andrews Ok, I gotta set the record straight here because holly cow this thread has been a series of the absolutely worst advice and direction I have ever read on BP, ever. 

Holy cow!

Hi BP, I would like to ask you if you could recommend me a novice book explaining the maths/formulas + how to interpret the values for real estate.i have been investing time to read books to gain some confidence and so far, these are the books ive read so u can rule them out. brrrrbook on rental property investinglong distance real estate investingbook on managing rental propertiesrch dad poor dadrichest man in babylonmost of these i heard from the podcast, i have complete guide to real estate fincance for investment properties, but i can feel i need a tier below so i can digest it better.thank you in advance.

In the last recession (2008), Class C were the cash cow. 

Any input would be greatly appreciated and I apologize for this winded post, as you all know, there’s a ton of info out there to try and digest!!

Any input would be greatly appreciated and I apologize for this winded post, as you all know, there’s a ton of info out there to try and digest!!

Our brain cells will take time to even digest what’s happening now, it will take sometime before it can put all the pieces together for a vision for the future.

Meanwhile you keep milking the cow.

I'm from Bethlehem originally and the Lehigh student rentals have interested me for some time.Hey Craig these houses are cash cows but I’m moving into larger multi family deals and also investing out of state 

They have the full strength of the Govt behind them, and they will wear you down, put you off, delay you, and make you want to eat your shoes after walking thru a cow pasture vs. deal with them.I have heard some folks says they do okay with Section 8, and that is all depends on the local director.