Bonus if you do any of this in a Roth account.

There are a few illegal ways but that is the wrong way to get into this business.I have heard all the arguments about how the mortgage company doesn't care who writes the check as long as they receive it.

Murrells Inlet, in my opinion, is the better strategic route but you need to check out both and vet themselves for your risk tolerance.

@Jillian Alonge A HELOC provides quick access to equity for your next property but transferring the property to an LLC via quitclaim deed may trigger the due-on-sale clause—check with your lender.

@John BarryFirst and foremost, Section 8 is a protected class in Massachusetts, so you can not discriminate against any tenant that has it.As for the steps.1. list and show the unit as usual.2. validate all tenants the same way.3. if you go with a section 8 tenant, then they will have paperwork for you to complete/submit.4. section 8 will send out an inspector to check the unit, all common areas, the exterior and the basement (does not matter if they have access to it or not).5.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I asked AI and suggestions were to check government records and public records so I'll do that, but wanted to see if anyone here has other suggestions.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Listings were published in a book and realtors kept all the keys in their office there were no lock box's  you had to go to the listing brokers office and check out the keys. 

Sent you some info on that, check your inbox!