The PadSplit platform should be used as a resource/tool but please engage with the people in the organization.

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.

Quote from @Tom Gimer: @Jay Hinrichs We essentially have an in-house abstractor (Salt Abstracts — MD; M&M — DC), so when I REALLY need it I can have title in ~1 hour.I try not to be that demanding often but it’s a nice resource to have access to. not everybody has an abstractor on Speed dial LOL..

These are mostly rhetorical questions - your best resource should be your agent.

On top of that, they require homeowners to hold the title for two years before being allowed to use the property as a short-term rental.

Whether to start with single-family or multifamily really depends on your goals, resources, and experience.Single-Family Pros: Easier to manage and finance, especially for a first deal.

I'm open to any advice and resources you'd recommend for beginners.

Mentorship starts with relationships, not strangers on the interwebs.Coach Carson is a very reliable resource for building a small, powerful portfolio. 

Plan my next day 6 most important tasks - I've been on top of this, but still a challenge to get them all crossed offPlus, most importantly, we have 4 projects here in Chicago we are working to bedone before the end of the year so we can start some new projects off on the right foot!

For those who are proactive, these resources can be incredibly beneficial.3.