ILL POST a video of how We found it. 

Totally out of left field here but looking to partner with other Real Estate investors for this feature film project? Any interest - lets chat

Of course as time goes on and you become a more sophisticated investor, there absolutely is a place for targeted seminars and coaching that will teach you about more advanced areas of REI such as syndication or non performing notes, but that isn't necessary for basic bread-and-butter single family rental investing.Kiyosaki does offer some helpful videos that are available for free on YouTube.  

Here are a few ideas:-Put up motion sensor lighting-Video or Alarms -real or fake?

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Pest control came out with bio suits and filmed everything they did for a company video to show training in the future.It was a unit in a 4 plex.

It was much worse when we started and there was so many random items leftover.

The homes aren't listed on the MLS because the owners said they are protective of their tenants and don't want to sell to any random person.

As soon as the seller starts wanting to make any money, this magic all goes away and it's a normal deal.Your job at this point is to pick up the phone and start calling lenders in Oregon and Minnesota, respectively, and start asking "hey random mortgage person, can you speak intelligently on continuity of obligation?"

If you are trying to be a B&H guy, focus on being the best damn B&H guy you can.That being said, one must ask whether randomly bidding on HUD and Fannie/Freddie homes is supporting that strategy.