They know the local landscape and can guide you toward the best neighborhoods and opportunities, helping you avoid costly mistakes.By leveraging the relationships that local investors have already established, you can quickly build your Core 4 with professionals who understand the nuances of the area.

Make sure they've done flip deals themselves so they can help guide you through parts that you might miss.

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

A good agent will stay on top of those things and guide you through that process, and will make sure to include those contingencies in your offer.

Invest in RelationshipsBuilding strong relationships with lenders, contractors, inspectors, real estate agents, and attorneys can help close deals even in tough times: Real Estate Agents: Experienced agents know how to guide buyers and sellers through complex markets.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

We can help you understand your options and guide you through the eviction process if needed.

That could affect your taxes greatly.I'd recommend researching cost segregation, finding a good CPA to guid you, hook up with a good Realtor, and do it yourself. 

Some of my recent posts on title searches have sparked a lot of interest, so I decided to put together a simple guide to help those of you looking to conduct your title searches.

Here's a guide on how to screen tenants.I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.