I even had the famous Holton-Wise map with me so I could see what each specific type of area looks like.

If a tenant doesn't fit my specific criteria, I don't even give them the time of day.

Good morning Nicholas,There are tons out there and the more specific you are, the better the answers you'll get.A great, comprehensive book would be The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller.The Uncommon Deal by Adam Leitman Bailey.Lastly, I'd throw J.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.As for the specific markets you mentioned I know Cleveland. 

I think we would all need to get more specific before answering any tactical questions, but congrats on getting started and hope all works out for you! 

This is fairly simple for a local architect to look up the specifics within the zoning resolution.

What specifically do you need?

I usually end up just saying I do taxes otherwise they just get really confused and keep asking tax questions anyways.This response certainly helps and I will see if I can find a real estate specific tax professional.

However it seems that some states are very strict about people who assign contracts and often come after them for practicing without a license(Ohio specifically).

Generally proof of funds and ideally a letter of intent to lend to you, in most cases the seller would see it as a cash offer unless the lender has to approve the specific property you are offering on.