Is the city requiring plans and a feasibility study for the zoning change? 

Also study up on lease renewal restrictions and eviction costs in CA and LA or wherever you are buying. 

Pictures work wonders and numerous studies have shown that pro photography pays for itself many times over.4.

I plan on going to sign up with Book Boon to do some more self studies.

I have studied the rules and even taken a class.There are rules that must be followed and if you do you'll be fine.The people I have read about that got in trouble were blatantly breaking the rules. 

Hey BiggerPockets community,I'm currently diving into the Online Kentucky Real Estate Course (96-hours), and I've been diligently studying each unit.

Study ALL of the self managers in your market and you'll quickly figure out who is the most qualified Enemy! 

Being able to enter all expenses, mortgage, mortgage interest, sewage, water, security , gas/electricity , cost segregation study to depreciate it  over 5,7,15 years as opposed to the 27.5 years. 

Hello everyone, I went to school for finance, worked for chase for a couple of years, studied for my GC license and got it.

Looking into the market, studying the local scene, and talking to people who have been doing this for a while can give you good tips on where to invest.Good luck!