Please also keep in mind that there is no magic pill or secret in RE investing. 

That way, I can pour more into real estate while still living way below my means.No secrets, no shortcuts, nothing sexy.

Your hometown may not be the best "secret" market or up and coming place that gets you a home run of a deal, but it's likely the place you feel most comfortable taking action. 

Not to mention - the price of a decent boat or quick trip to Tahiti for you and a few friends..Here is how to find a prime STR for any budget - in any market and my personal secret: Create a dream vacation home for yourself in a place that you love and share it with others.

It’s not about getting secrets.

When we looked at the loans that remained which they were selling (we run a note fund) many were worthless as they were sold at tax sale or had taxes owed greater than property values.Many of the assets they acquired were in very bad and poverty stricken areas (which they have another fund called skid row…) so tells you types of assets they invest in.This sucks for someone like me because this puts a huge black eye on the rest of us Pretty much so Chris, thing is this fund work in black box secretive operation…never ever never invest at crowdfund like this , all end up disappointed 

She also had their founder on her podcast and so did the STR Secrets Podcast.

Your best 'secret' weapon is transparency.

"Just a year ago, I was a circus clown, but I discovered the secret to performing open heart surgery and I'll teach you this weekend at the Airport Days Inn for only $19,999."

That sentence is your secret weapon.Ever fought your tax bill and won?