I can confidently say that because I’ve taught many thousands of real estate investors from all walks of life over the last 20 years, so I have a good handle on what works…and what doesn’t.I’m going to say something that few real estate investing experts will tell you, but it’s the truth:Don’t just dive into apartment investing.That’s unusual advice, right?

I'm looking for books/websites/youtube pages, basically, anything that can help me understand how to evaluate a house better (flooring issues, etc.) when I walk it.

But they didn't report anything about the door damage at that time and also never mentioned about it before this pre-move out walk through.In this case, do you think I can deduct the cost to fix this damage from their security deposit?

Finding housing a short walk to campus is one of—if not the most—important considerations that college students make in the search for a rental property.

If they do I suspect the interest rate and points will be somewhat higher because of the added risk that if you experience money problems in the future you'll be more inclined to walk away from an investment property then one you live in.

I am under offer on a house built on a slope that already has an unpermitted 800 sqf walk out basement apartment and I am trying to decide if it's worth the money and time of getting the basement apartment remodeled and properly permitted as an ADU. 

Would it make sense to pay him to walk these properties?

The rental rates here are very good especially if you go with a SFR with a pool and walking distance to the beach.

Bonus Question: We're doing a walk through today.

As-is is the acceptance of the property in an as-is condition, you can broach your agent about renegotiating but be prepared that the seller will push back and decline or you can walk away and he'll keep your deposit money.