To buy a 4 unit for $150,000, numbers will look incredible but you will most likely be dealing with lower quality all around on average. 

Even selling a "loaded rental" at a higher price to investors is a very popular business model.

These are some really competitive areas and to be honest lower bucks all around Levittown is one of the most popular and competitive markets right now since there seems to be a good amount of flips down there.       

Electric is a very popular heating source and is found in a high percentage of older homes.  

There are several ways we fund deals.. some of the deals we fund are mostly through business lines of credit, we can liquefy into cash and then purchase property with that at a much lower interest rate than hard money,  this method  has become a very popular way to finance more deals.

Stay away from condos, unless "incredible" deal.

@Nadia White From what I've seen, that REIA seems to be the popular one to attend.  

The business model is incredible and the technology they offer is cutting edge. 

I disagree with some of the assumptions above.Here's my take on gurus: most of them were / are successful to a certain degree but just like most of us they need to secure deals and financing.Being in front of large crowds is incredible for their brand.

I know laminate or hardwood is popular for the common spaces, but what's popular for the bedrooms- hardwood/laminate or carpet?