I have read many books and watched many webinars, while obtaining a BA degree in real estate.

and what I should watch out for when screening Section 8 tenants?

It's amazing all the BS you have to watch out for as a property owner.I got a letter from an inspector that someone at a property I own had been involved in illegal dumping and I had to pay a $525 fine.I asked the tenants if they knew anything about it and they denied involvement.I tried calling the inspector every day for a month and only got a voicemail.

Learn to meditate, exercise, eat well, spend time with friends and family, read, watch TV, whatever it takes to not burnout and keep going.2) Leverage your existing skills and find a niche.

You could buy a real winner, only to watch it fall apart when the HOA falls apart. 

Even if it hurts your cash flow in the short term, there might be significant value in just sitting back and watching what they do in order to build the confidence to take it over yourself(if that's what you want to do).

My mom found out from a friend that the little old lady that owned it was recently ill and put in the hospital.

Very entertaining to watch.

Doesn't matter what mood I'm in, this makes me laugh.http://www.youtube.com/watch?

I just learned two lessons.
1.The county records don't always have the correct square feet.
2. Don't get mad and start a fight with your wife (everytime) she thinks your wrong.

We are offering on a house that was li...