Please use an attorney to write these documents - this is the equivalent of going to see a dentist in the van down by the river - it's great until something goes wrong and then you could be completely screwed 

Besides having a personal friend to mentor you, this is the next best place to learn.

With no experience or funds to get going on this solo (currently a bartender), my thought was to join someone who is already doing it and learn along the way.

That's an average of 17% annually over that time.The City of Detroit has not only outperformed every city in the Metro Detroit area, its outperformed every city in the USA from 2014-2024:Let that sink in for a minute ... you'll probably need more time than that to process this!

If anyone can suggest an investor-friendly agent in the area, I’d really appreciate it.Beyond finding a great agent, what steps can I take now to continue educating myself and preparing for this purchase?

That would give me pause before buying rentals in CA or IL.I will be following this with great interest.

Do you think this would be feasible in OC and if so, which areas? 

. - if you do this make sure it is well documented so that your eviction will not skip a beat if something goes wrong. 

.- still did not receive the check from the NJ Victims of Crimes office.At this point, I want to file for eviction at the end of the month if she delays the event by 1 day to pay her entire rent ( January and February).My question to you professional is, should I inform her of that decision in advance?

I am looking to get into this and would love to connect with others in the space!