@David Rocca FHA is popular for the first time if you don't own anything else.

That being said, Airbnb is becoming more and more popular in this market.

I didn't see the bonus video?  

I am trying to include some of my day-to-day activities i.e. pics of deal analysis, pics/videos of property walk throughs, quotes, any new info affecting homeowners and investors, etc. 

Even if there are boarded up houses a couple of blocks away, how would you know that your block will be next is impossible (unless you choose a popular well established area that no longer has 30k homes).

BP also has free online educational videos and courses at your convenience.

Get these people on a Skype video call before even talking any money and a copy of their drivers license.

In some popular areas the prices have gotten higher then last bubbles but so many areas haven't touched those highs.

After watching the promo videos, you'll know "I like this, but I don't need that feature..." and your list will shorten.

I still use mutual funds and ETFs today, but I started buying individual stocks as my skill and confidence developed.I'm studying Real Estate Note Investing by Dave Van Horn and if I want to continue down this path of investing, I will consider the AHP video course (AHP's response to my query: "Note Buyer Boot Camp will be offered as a video course of 16 separate sessions.