I'm not surprised it got a lot of attention. 

I like to listen to the podcast, "Real Estate News for Investors with Kathy Fettke" to keep up on what's going on with the real estate industry, in general, and Kathy frequently highlights U.S. markets that are still "emerging", even as others in the national seem to have peaked.

Garrett is one of the Rich Dad Advisors and I found it a pretty easy and (surprisingly) entertaining read.

I would pass as a first time investor - you might find surprises in rehab and get too close to the ARV.Too many unknowns, imho.

This should definitely build credibility with your buyers, especially in the beginning stages, that you have done your due diligence to prevent any surprises and that you care about your buyers.

The only surprises were installing a new retaining wall and filling in pool.

Surprise, surprise, Massachusetts living up to its nickname of Taxachusetts!  

I have never purchased a note before as I said and wouldn't be surprised to think that I could not purchase one single note.

Thank you for your warnings and Im surprised by your responses.I have friends who have recently bought condos in Tampa in C class area getting 10% cap.

If you have a good idea when you will need the money because you know what your CapEx expenditures should be and when you should incur them then you can accept some risk by investing in a CD or Bond ladder or something while keeping enough on hand for emergencies.