Most of the pro-level investors are using direct mail as their core strategy, and they do it "religiously".

My idea of being able to "afford" it generally means that I'm not going to notice that money being gone, and that I'm not going to change my day-to-day lifestyle to accommodate it.I believe people should spend their money on those things that will make them happy long-term.

Looking to ultimately build equity and secure a comfortable lifestyle.

Have not taken or heard of this course, but every mentorship or training that discusses "freedom", "independence" or is selling some type of lifestyle or increasing the speed to your "financial independence" is typically all catchphrase and no meat on the bone. 

The numbers look good, but a wise investor would consider the socio-economics and lifestyle of that area.

A year ago my wife and I moved from the Chicagoland area to Indianapolis because we were tired of paying high property taxes and also improve our lifestyle.

I meant to quit working full time and go live somewhere cheaper, maintain a similar or better lifestyle, work less, earn less, but maintaining the same quality of life, because the new place is just affordable.

Negative cash flow is not a good idea, that ui subsidizing a tenant on your dime as you had been advised already, and subsidizing a tenant's lifestyle is not the business to be in - our gov't does that on our tax dollars as it is. 

certain types of housing operated by religious organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to their own members, and

That may make for some awkward holidays, but not nearly as awkward as it would be if they owed you money they weren't paying, you were subsidizing their lifestyle, or you gave them advise that didn't end up working out.