Looks like I'll be playing devil's advocate here as compared to most of the responses...There are a couple undeniable points people are making-- you can get a ton of info on BP, the Rich Dad courses have intensive amounts of sales pitches intertwined in them, and it is very dangerous to jump into one of those expensive courses. 

We are already planning on getting an umbrella policy but would also like to take advantage of the protections afforded by an LLC (which undeniably aren't too strong in the great state of CA).

Ohio and Indiana are undeniably great markets for investing in properties. 

Here are some key considerations to aid your decision-making process:Diversification: While the allure of Cape Coral's potential cash flow is undeniable, diversification can be a prudent strategy.

I highly recommend joining some of the local meetup groups and attending networking events. 99% of my deals are from word of mouth / networking, so it's power is undeniable.

But one undeniable benefit of house-hacking is to ability to reduce w2 taxes for primary residence with interest rate payments.

Additionally, the parrallels to the early stages of the Weimar Republic are undeniable.

There's an undeniable widespread interest in unconventional (smaller) living spaces right now, especially for those who want to try it out short term.

There is only one undeniable market condition discussed on these forums and that is the lack of affordable housing in the country...it's so severe that it may not be solved in my lifetime. 

However, the enthusiasm for this venture is undeniable.