Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

But it’s crucial to double-check NYC’s rental regulations to make sure you’re in the clear.

Wouldn't the property just foreclose and make me free from my debt?

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

The tax expert knows more about whether or not the future is affected by changing the use between 2023 and 2024.If you are worried about paying taxes on rental income, you might consider that you can rent your home out tax-free for (I believe this is correct) 14 days of the calendar year. 

Feel free to shoot me a DM to discuss any questions you might have about investing out of state, always happy to chat! 

An LLC is not free.

The IRS doesn't trust you to report accurate information, so the 1099 from the property manager is checked against your filing.Any company that does more than $600 in business with you should issue a 1099.

Hi Perry - Check out this recent thread about forming an LLC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1216335-is-an...

Will send a DM - feel free to hit me up if I can be of any value.