Thank me in advance for anyone to help guide me in the right direction. 

My Bay Area properties are in a good neighborhood in S.F.A quick guide is look at school rankings - if you do a Zillow search on an address it will have school rankings and do a Google Map search (which can be outdated sometimes).

Hello BP community, I am beginning my journey into real estate investing and in search of a mentor to guide me.

If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingBest of luck here at BP Nation.

It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingGood luck on your journey!

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingGood luck on everything!

I recommend you read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods before spending any of your coin here.

Hi @William Ryans,In your search for an accountant, I would recommend seeking an accountant who also has personal real estate experience so that they can not only help you with your bookkeeping and tax needs, but also guide you and give you tangible recommendations for your real estate career.Additionally, in today’s day and age, accountants are able to deliver the same caliber work to you from anywhere in the country.

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingWishing you the best!