Also, I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on some good books to read or videos to watch that would help.

Any books/videos/podcast/articles?

Dawn has great free videos on YouTube and regular free webinars. 

I was watching a video that mentioned one of the mistakes we noobs make is buying illegal multis unknowingly.

I didn’t read it but listened to it on a site that people watch a lot of videos :)

I had the intent on supplementing my direct marketing by sending video text messages to prospects.

Thanks to running into some of the videos that Brandon Turner had placed on YouTube I have found this wonderful site and wealth of resources. 

Perfect , you are one good combo.Nice to know about HD vs Lowes , its fascinating how each chain operates completely differently .Great info .By the way , I just looked up window resizing and apparently , reducing the size was much easier than enlarging, there were couple of good videos on youtube

Next I will advise you to educate yourself here by listening to podcast and youtube videos made bt Biggerpockets contributors, Then I will meet up with Real estate investing group in your city; if one do not exist start one.

We have a guest requesting a copy of the front door video surveillance footage?