But I am back and ready to take another crack at things now that I possess some knowledge from reading books and listening to podcasts.

Hi Sam,Agree refining existing camera system would be best if one exist for the property and extensive monitoring.

This requires a deep knowledge of execution, but is very rewarding and exciting.

Make sure you're knowledgable and comfortable about everything flipping entails before diving in.

The actual roof should be inspected by someone knowledgeable about roofs. 

Find out if the tenant is really as good as they say before you sign any extension or renewal.I also recommend you get an estoppel certificate.

That might be on the property management company that he was using but it appears that he has had knowledge of it for some time and continued to promote selling more properties to be managed by the same property management company.

I'd take a look at @Logan Allec for your CPA when it comes time - he's very knowledgeable in real estate and based out of CA.  

There's an unlimited wealth of knowledge to be found in these pages to help kickstart your journey!

Is there a website which will layout the Tax Liens for sale or was that just a pipe dream to get easy money from those seeking knowledge?