. - Evaluation: Many great online tools and resources to validate performance or potential for enhancement.

With social media its really easy for todays common person to buy things online, think they need certian things etc.Developing a frugal mindset and limiting spending and bad debt is the only way. 200k a year is not much anymore... 

Once I have a base value, I start doing a little online due diligence.  

We also use an online tool to do the credit and background checks.   

This course costs $10k a year but there's a less expensive option without 1:1 coach but access to office hours and an online forum to post (just under $2000). 

Stuart is correct, gathering just online data while good, is only part of the puzzle.

I also see investors make these mistakes frequently in conversations, online forums, and through the hundreds of inquiries we receive each month.  

Talk to locals early – Once you have a few target cities, jump on BiggerPockets forums, reach out to property managers, agents, or investors on the ground to ask about real rents, turnover rates, and hidden expenses that don’t show up online. 

It’s so easy to get caught up in the noise and fear-mongering, especially online, but staying grounded, informed, and honest with yourself about your own financial comfort level is key.

your online downloaded LLC didn't come with an Operating Agreement??