I was just trying to explore the option of doing it as a joint venture, if me and my friend buy this first rental property and it runs smooth it could always turn into more, bigger properties. 

You turn right and people willing to sell below market value chase you.You turned left.So you complain to your favorite Guru that you are not getting much luck with your mailers calls and texts.3 guesses what EVEY PERSON on Bigger Pockets is going to tell you?"

Hello! Does being a real estate agent give you exponential advantages while investing in real estate in general? I’m still in the learning process of what avenue of investing I want to venture down, and about a year a...

The conversation, as well as this decision, left me wondering how many insureds are denied policy coverage and cannot afford to bring a suit against the insurer and are unable to recover their loss.

Natasha - Hi -  I am one of Bigger Pockets investor friendly real estate agents for Phoenix, etc.

If its a log cabin it might have trouble qualifying for the refi - would be smart to get some opinions early if that is your gameplan - would likely be a bigger potential hurdle than the gift/original purchase process

John (KTS) for help, KTS is a bit bigger and each case gets assigned an attorney. 

Joining Bigger Pockets hoping to accelerate my learning process and meet like minded individuals.

Scott's book here at Bigger Pockets, that will give you basics.  

Seek out the smaller relationship oriented banks in your market and begin borrowing from them even if their terms are slightly less competitive than a bigger bank.