Just be sure you fully understand the process to avoid any mistakes.When picking a firm, make sure to go with a reputable one.

If your looking for the least amount of risk and biggest bang for your buck I would look for a company that is a reputable turnkey provider thats actually in Detroit and offers things such as an efficient boots on the ground team, all sorts of established local relationships, solid in-house management, an operation that is highly skilled and well versed in section 8, a company that has proven relationships with both out of state and local lenders.

Networking Opportunities: Are there local networking events, conferences, or online forums where I can connect with other investors and professionals in the Edmonton real estate market?

I'm not sure what you'd learn that you can't find online.

But, excel is totally fine in the beginning (in addition to your PM software to capture transactions outside of the properties).We use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

Can anyone tell me where I go online to research what the law is in the states that are relevant to me? 

I wish I could just get a single link that I can put on my renal listings online and say "apply here by clicking this link".

I will use neighborhoodscout as my reference but use NAR, Zillow or any reputable source.

I looked at Law Depot online but that template won't work for us as it requires an interest rate to be input.

How to Find Off-Market PropertiesThe best way to find off-market properties for sale is to use a reputable off-market listing platform.