Because of his knowledge of the market and his team brought him the deal.  

I was hopping to find a very knowledgeable attorney who can tell me exactly exactly what to do or not and be on the safe side of the law.

If you have significant resources you can start on your own, if not partnering with someone who brings some local knowledge can accelerate and stabilize your journey. 

In our town, the need for housing is well known, I was able to find some data but I think the general knowledge of it might be enough.Glad to hear about the success of your re-zoning on the triplex.

I felt she was really knowledgeable and understood my parameters.

It takes a certain level of QB knowledge to set it up correctly.My General Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.

I have to close, apply for a conditional use verification, get inspection ( requiring wired smoke detectors, other safety features) and get a business license.

These are examples of how you could still be comparing apples to oranges focusing on safety and cash flow alone.

Welcome,BP is undoubtedly an excellent platform for both networking and enhancing your knowledge. 

I started investing in rental properties in the Scranton area around  6 months ago, and I also just started doing Fix & Flips in the surrounding areas Olyphant, and Taylor, Old Forge. and I would love to ask if you are doing in this area please share your success stories in that area, I am really curious if people have seen success in this cheap market, and let's help each other with info,  I would love to hear from you, and help you with the knowledge that I gathered in this 6 months.Thank you  I would love to hear from you.