I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.One thing to note when looking at the individual markets, you can make or lose money in any market.

Part of the IRS definition of "separate venture" is that is keeps separate books, so aggregating personal finances with LLC's could result in losing liability protection.

Not to mention all the folks that are losing their homes. 

Always protect the privacy of your source, or you will lose them.We will print this on bright orange paper and posted on the entry points of the property so that ALL may see.

@Marc Winter Amazing how fragile our rights are and how easily a governor can completely invade a business contract and so selectively take revenue away.........gas companies and grocery stores don't lose-yet land lords do.

I later learned that, upon my leaving the company, I lose all deals still in the pipeline that are already in escrow, but are just waiting for escrow to close.Is this a common practice?

Just realize, that if you default on the HELOC, you could lose your house. 

It is typically better to have the heating unit to be electric because tenants tend to make sure to pay the electric bill because they don't want to lose lights, etc...

If you go all in and lose, you MUST have reserves.

People lose their minds when it comes to money.