I log in and I'm taken to my "dashboard" On other sites I'd expect to see a menu with my messages, connection requests, activity, activity on form post, the posts that have commented on, etc.

Then, the author uses the rest of the book to simply elaborate or add additional context to those themes.Some examples…Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss: optimize your time by creating a system for things that you currently do manuallyInvesting for Dummies by Eric Tyson: Stocks, start-ups and real estate are the three main ways to invest.

However, I've heard about 6/12 month seasoning requirements, as well as waiving those requirements if you just want to be refunded original cost of the house less rehab (not optimal for me, lacking investing capital), and I've also heard this may be avoidable if you are renting out the property.

Also, your social buttons on the top menu bar go to a regular log in.

VRBO is a great next step, especially if you're totally optimized on Airbnb and are getting the most out of it that you can. 

Be it buying, fixing, renting it out, managing the rental, selling, refinancing or anything else, investors look for systems that can help them optimize their costs across multiple operations.

Be OK with the fact that you may pick sub-optimal investments in a sub-optimal niche. 

Those alerts can also be seen if you mouse over the "Inbox" on the upper right menu bar and scroll down.

I’m very happy to hear your optimism for appreciation and that you’re seeing transplants.

Without experience you might think something is a good deal, but a good realtor can point out that this particular properties location is not optimal and hurts its value3.