I have read all materials and watched the webinars of each deal for the past 2-3 years. 

One day, a lady friend of mine said that her husband took a transfer with Union Pacific Railroad to St.

What you are doing is like the gas fight in Zoolander:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Most of my deals are purchased from banks and they'd consider themselves a lot smarter than me, so not all wholesaling/wholesalers are out there taking advantage of little old ladies.  

Meanwhile I had been living out of state and not watching the progress on a daily basis, come to find out a TON of little details got left unfinished or ignored and all the initial hype of the listing was received with feedback of half *** work.

They can be great investments, but watch out for HOA fees.

I get to watch the project from start to finish, and thats pretty exciting. it hasn't started yet.

Talking San Fran watch this!

Have been watching podcasts and BP forums to see if it's possible for me to purchase or invest in property while I house-hack it.

I have learned a lot by reading from various sources (including BiggerPockets) and from watching / listening to hours and hours of YouTube videos.