Apart from the podcasts and forum posts here, I'd definitely recommend subscribing to some online publications to get a sense of the market as a whole, and in your local area like the Canadian Real Estate Newsletter(It's a very shallow picture, but will allow you to begin learning about the world of Canadian REI). 

sometimes when I do research on a properties I see building code violation regarding abandoned building. they are standard and : CN193000Maintain building in safe condition so it does not constitute actual and imminent danger to public. (13-12-130, 13-8-100, 13-12-120, 13-12-125, 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1) Maintain building windows and doors in safe condition. (13-196-550) Maintain stairway and porch in safe condition. (13-196-570) Maintain floors, walls, and ceilings in safe condition. (13-196-540) Maintain building in safe condition.

So later in life I became an auctioneer, that education and experience gave me the confidence to create my little C&R system.I would control a property with some alternative creative contract clauses with full disclosures and I would offer the property immediately for sale using a reserve public auction.

IRS publication 560 is especially helpful as it talks about how you can contribute to multiple 401k plans as well as the rules for qualifying for a solo 401k.

Many folks believe that because Chicago is much more diverse in its industries, economy and has better job creation strengths, that Chicago will be immune from Detroit's death spiral of (a) borrowing and pension debt, (b) failure to control the costs of government, (c) loss of state revenues, (d) bad public schools and (e) ever increasing tax burden for working, middle class families.My interest in this question stems primarily from the dramatic price declines in Detroit real estate prices before its municipal bankruptcy. 

I know where the gla comes from on public records (I may have been the one who put it on there), I also understand, that just because it's on record, doesn't mean it is legal sf or vice-versa.

If not, well, at least I feel I did my part to help the larger public/others from falling for this scam!

I imagine if you just stick a sign in the yard and don't publicly flaunt the fact that you're renting it out, it may be ok.

@Hersh M.Unfortunately that graph wouldn't prove anything other than the fact that Bigger Pockets has become more popular due to any number of factors - potentially including an increased interest in real estate investing from the general public, but also from Bigger Pockets expanding their content, ranking higher on google searches, word of mouth, etc.

@Rachel Gill - you can just create your own publicly visible thread where you insert links to the various project photos you found interesting.