And the US faired BEST is the world, FACTS.

While financial independence is a worthy goal, defining it this way leads to investing that’s (1) too restrictive , (2) too heavily emphasized on cash flow and (3) too heavily reliant on only one way to achieve financial independence.I always stated my goal as “ I want to have an investable net worth of $x in 5 years while utilizing a maximum of 50% leverage.  

That was the best $185 I've ever spent!  

Any way I can save these costs or fees or charges.

@Nina Penuela communication is big because that helps with expectations both ways.

Is there a way to differentiate between the two types of leads?

I would add this: the best in their fields train all day/every day.

It is best to collect the monies needed to protect yourself and your investment.

The best part is they are buying these homes with a little as 5% down, they are being taught how to self manage,  and are given the systems to be on auto pilot with out having to hire PM.  

Example: claiming tax benefits from the STR loophole or from the Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) - which, by the way, are two completely separate things.