I see many times investors spend a lot of time "preparing" (myself included!)

  - What can/should I do over the next 6 months to optimize my financial profile in preparation of buying my first property. - What legal steps should I be taking to reduce future liability and be prepared on the tax front?

New subfloor put down to prepare for the new flooring. 

Hey everyone,My wife and I are preparing to move to the Pittsburgh area in the next few months. 

I've seen BPOs around $100-200 when prepared for a bank compared to a typical appraisal that goes for around $500. 

You mitigate the risk by being prepared.

Be a prepared buyer, not a just a dreamer!

Just make sure you’re prepared.

I want to be prepared to answer any objections like avoiding a huge tax bill or loosing his monthly cash flow.

@Frank W LentineWho prepared the return?