The VRMA is a great source for an overview of industry trends, and I'm happy to refer you to a number of my favorite vacation rental blogs. 

I have seven properties I've bought in the past two years, and my only regret is that I've run out of my six slots to do Fannie-Mae backed cash-out refinances.  :(  So now I'm reduced to commercial loans, which are far less attractive, especially long term. 

The BWI Meetup is my favorite but there are several others .

This ties in with my other favorite piece of advice which is that even if investors don't want or intend to do any improvement and repair work themselves, they need to at least learn as much as possible about these issues so as to be equipped to deal with vendors.

What's everyone's favorite credit card as a landlord?

Self employment isn't their favorite scenario.

@Jim Chuong, possibly my favorite aspect of real estate investing is the ability to borrow against it.

Motivational books are a big favorite of mine, I'm currently reading Eat That Frog and it's made some big impacts on my life so far.

Is there a list of the favorite real estate and business books mentioned by the interviewees in the BP Podcasts?

Welcome to BpOne of my favorite things is to watch you tube Video of the late, IZDo you know his music?