I'm not saying that I don't appreciate some of the motivational content but at this point I'm already sold on RE investing and just want as much substance as possible.So, in a nutshell, for me and anyone else who stumbles across this post in the future: Knowing what you know now, what book would you start with and then what would be your next 2-3 steps after that?

*EDIT* Marijuana is not legal in Ohio and landlords have an affirmative, statutory duty to turn in any illegal substances found on their property

When the door opens, you may get a whiff of the smell of cigarettes or marijuana or other smoked substances.

Marijuana beyond your lease saying no smoking, is a banned substance so there is evidence of criminal actions. 

If he was charged with packing a Saturday Night Special, not so much.You have potential on-going substance abuse issues.

@Jim BrandtBefore talking about "losses", let's examine the economic substance of this proposed deal.For her. 

Based on “substance over form” principles, it ruled that the IRA did not really own Roth Inc for two main reasons:• The IRA’ were exposed to no significant risk; and• An independent person in the IRA’s shoes could not realistically have expected a benefit.Since the IRA did not really “own” Roth Inc, the income really belonged to the taxpayer – and putting that money into the IRA resulted in a taxable “excess contribution”.More specifically, the court held that a $500 investment, absent any other significant risk, does not give rise to any real risk for the IRA.

If you run around talking to people, but your talk lacks any substance, you're just wasting air.

Hey BP Community, I was wondering who all out there has had experience with converting your rental property into a group home or sober house for ex-substance abuse clients. 

I have been approached by a for profit company that would like to rent the whole house as a halfway house for substance abuse.