Current trends suggest people are now buying and renovateing, where this was not common practice in the past. 

They have good practices not to damage flooring or landscaping if avoidable and clean up after themselves. 

I'm surprised to hear so many people question the loan practices in this book; Philly is absolutely FILLED with local banks that are portfolio lenders and by all appearances seem to thrive lending to people just like the section 8 guys.

You'll also know more than most every wholesaler, practice in front of a mirror, practice with your spouse or friend, use flash cards to change things up, lots of ways to practice before putting your foot in your mouth. 

Congratulations @Heather M AuclairI really can not help you with and practicable advice, but I would like to say it is really impressive how you seem to have went after it!

.: attorneys are already licensed to practice law, so they do not require a real estate license and can have access to the contracts. 

We have been doing it that way for many years, but I am trying to get some best practices in place now that I am taking over managing.

From a practical standpoint, if you live with her, stay considerate within reason.

While these courses do not teach you how to evaluate investment property, they do teach you real estate law, practice and theory, an invaluable foundation for a real estate investing career.please be aware that all these guru courses, boot camps, mentorship’s, etc, are attempts to eliminate the need for the intensive study of real estate principles, law and theory.  

And puts into practice what they recommend.As Rich said, you can learn a LOT from people here at BP.