Focusing on building knowledge, credit, and some capital is key.

Localized knowledge for an agent or investor is needed to answer most of these questions.

His knowledge and expertise is great .

It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

I"m not sure you could find a better group in terms of knowledge and support. 

I've found that CPAs that focus on a niche area such as real estate rather than offering general services to everyone are typically much more knowledgeable about real estate tax incentives.

I can relate to where you’re coming from as I’m also new to real estate investing and actively working to build my knowledge and network.

We weren't willing to take that risk.My wife operated our first home and after a few months we found a really solid knowledgeable manager who took over operations while still working closely with my wife. 

Last thing, I would strongly consider consulting with a knowledgeable property manager or attorney once you have a copy of the current lease and all of the facts.

This is the best platform to further your knowledge of investing.