But, if you start trying to show everybody who does shady stuff in this business you will have no time to invest.In my experience, when I come across someone shady I get away from them quickly cut my losses, take a deep breath and move on.

Also, the money saved from the guru courses can be put towards the purchase of a house.You mentioned an interest in three niches and I added guides below, as well as info on multifamily units.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

From there demo video it looks pretty good

If they had gotten away with it with their previous landlord, chances are, they feel they can get away with it with you.... so they will try.

Any insights are appreciated.We use Guesty for our PMS, but I would recommend searching youtube videos for tips and tricks on how to use owner rez.

We do a video inspection and date it.

As we also know, lending to Main Street has all but stopped (there's a chart in the article/video that demonstrates this very clearly).

Thought provoking video.

and boom goes the dynamite Josh next time you're feeling stressed just watch this video..

Google Kitty Werthmann and you will see articles and videos.