I still watch them sometimes since every day, while eating lunch at work, I watch real estate-related videos on YouTube. 

There thinking some clean-up-fairy comes swooping in with a broom, washes the ashes away and then Bob The Builder n all his friends comes hot on the hells, Bing-Bang-Boom all is rebuilt and were singing kumbayas by Christmas.......Reality is it took about 10 years to rebuild post katrina. 

I’ve watched investors lose momentum by sticking to a single city’s slower regulations when a neighboring municipality was more open to new builds.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

It seems like location would be especially critical with pad-split (and similar systems), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on what to watch out for in terms of zoning, safety, or demand.Also, I’ve traditionally rented out units the regular way, so I’m curious how screening tenants works for you with the pad-split (and similar) model.

Hello I have been watching a lot of bigger pockets podcasts.

(+1 sub)speaking of uncut gems. it's interesting that was the movie you were going to watch, given your situation. can't really compare RE to gsmbling, but the guy had heart and wouldn't give up for nothing. great job on persevering thru this storm! 

Hey everyone, I attended some classes that turned out to be scams and watched every video online.

I have friends who bought in Texas, Chicago, Minnesota and Tennessee so I've been watching those markets. 

You have to watch out for properties that hit 1% or higher, but have cap ex and tenant issues.