We have guys that are doing well with billboards in areas where they are affordable, and I know 2 guys that are now doing electronic billboards and getting a really good deal on that compared to old-school printed billboards.

There is so much info to suck up from all the blogs, podcasts, and forums.I am a former automotive technician who decided to go back to school and pursue a career change.

My main focus is on these types of long term rentals in great school districts.

Thanks Derek...I've had previous thoughts of staging model homes after I graduated, but never thought about real estate until now.

This dramatic shift of the big banks from their old school business model to a digital-based business model bears the following question.

Hey,It might sound corny and old school but the book How to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins is a step by step process for sales.

@Kevin fox go to the real estate schools and associations.

Does the area have an especially good elementary school so people will rent just to get in it?

My main focus is on these types of long term rentals in prime school districts.

My recommendations are going to be more difficult and specific than the above, but they will serve you well for life.Learn accounting - if your high school has a course, take it, if not, get a managerial accounting book and learn the basics.Learn MS Excel - there is not a single real estate investment that can't be modeled using MS Excel, and know how to use it well will put you light years ahead of your peers.These two action items alone will make a huge difference in your future.My last piece of advice would be to start changing the way that you think.