I am a complete novice and reading up on how liens work hasn't been particularly useful.

They are also PMs.I spend much of my time overseas so having such a team (even though they I am assuming will be hired guns rather than partners) sounds like it would be beneficial and almost too good to be true for a novice investor.I would appreciate thoughts on using such a company.

Hello,My husband and I are new investors currently residing in Goldsboro, NC. I am a full time Oncology RN. Although over a decade of this profession has taught me a lot of things including patience, time management, ...

Deciding the market (too many options), not knowing who my team will be (too much unknown, fear of getting screwed) or the steps that need to get done (appearing as a novice, making a mistake).

It's so helpful to have a resource like BP where I can connect with both novices and experts in real estate.

A true novice lays all on the line and again I feel their Word is their Worth.Its your first time so take a moment, pick up the phone and reach out to other agents that work with investors and meet with them face to face..... in the meantime like everyone else says consider getting your own lisc.

If you are a novice at construction, hire a GC to deliver a turn key product. 5. 

Instead I've invested in Indianapolis, Detroit suburbs, and Atlanta where I can get good cash flow.Do I steer this novice investor into remote investing?

Stay away from owner occupied homes because of usury laws and other hiccups that you just don't want to deal with, there are way too many good deals out there for everyone so you don't have to mess with novice investors.

I have NO EXPERIENCE  in real estate investing, but am ready to take my first step. I want to start with a multi-unit property in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area. What are some things I should first consider? Funding? Credi...