Thanks for the tip on Wilmington, Damian. 

What are some tips and tricks for scouting out areas that I am a complete stranger to?

Seller financing fills the gap as it has for hundreds of years in the US.Those with grey hair are more likely to know, they don't have an app for that yet!

Brent, Thanks for the tips!

I once read a tip that I thought was priceless, they said not to have them write checks in your name, but the LLC name and don't let them know you are the owner (if possible, dont lie though).

Broward county has an app you can take pictures of the violations and send them to code enforcement. 

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

@James Birdsall Thanks for the tip.

All of those tips are great.  

This is a notable milestone for @Joshua Dorkin and team - congratulations on growing the model to this level.However, I wonder if the growth in unique visits per month has a similarity to "shoeshine boys giving stock tips"?