Attend local meetups, analyze at least five deals per week, and connect with investor-friendly agents to position yourself for success.

20% down, mortgaged the rest through a local bank How did you add value to the deal?

SW MN is hard to find Landlord Insurance, all local insurance companies say thy quote you landlord insurance, but they realy quote you general home owners insurance.

I was also planning to work for a property managing firm to learn the ropes of the state and local codes while continuing to invest.

Call some local HVAC/Mechanical companies and ask what the average cost would be for this upgrade! 

Additionally, investors should monitor local markets carefully—new supply is coming online, particularly in the multifamily space.

Term 12 years so that payment is just about the same as local renting market pricing.

You might also consider private money loans, local lenders and so forth.

Unless you have a local law that says otherwise, it's not illegal to disclose this. 

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?