Initially I really wanted to do a STR down in North Padre Texas (as it is a place I have vacationed for years and have stayed in at least 8-10 of the STR in the exact complex im looking into, I see how my STR could stand out amongst the rest since Im huge fisherman down there and that is mainly what those STR are used as, already have boat rental option setup if I go this route, list of fishing and possible guides to go with depending on style of fishing, family, fun, hardcore wade fisherman etc etc and equipment rental available for those that do not have.), the places im looking at are decent $ properties that after running through calculators etc showing 18-22% CoC after management fees etc.But after listening to BP for about a month, now thinking BRRRR possibly and doing up here in the DFW area.

Welcome to BP.I am not sure on the course offerings, but @Dave Meyer's latest book, Start With Strategy, would be a good primer that goes to the question you are asking.Are you talking about an overview on all asset classes or more of a how-to on getting started and prepped to invest?

thx yea I mostly do class c single family in VA and NC.. a fair amount of section 8. thanks for the feedback 

There are some great deals up in Pensacola where you still buy a 2/2 on the water with a boat slip. 

Also very close to the house ( and one of the boat launches to get on river ) is the Zane Grey Museum in Laxawaxan, PA ( 10 minutes away)So much beauty in that part of upstate NY.That is a great idea making it a fishing destination.

The disappearance of the middle class is forcing many to have to rent.  

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

Homes here don’t usually hit the 1% rule, unless you’re in a C-class neighborhood.

My first property, a C-Class multi-family in Houston, seemed like a great investment, but it turned out to be a money pit.

I own and manage mostly class B and B+ single family homes and condos, but I have heard that evictions have ticked up in class C, that’s one of the problems with chasing cash flow is getting into class C and dealing with a tenants that are not as well qualified and higher risk of default to begin with.