@Nina Erlandson Personally, I have not heard of Obie Insurance.

Hey BP,Looking for some great websites to use to gather information on different markets, especially OOS investing...One of my personal favorites is "City-data.com", which was also suggested to me by a fellow BP investor!

My number one piece of advice is finding a group that you can attend online or in person to keep you motivated and accountable to your goals. 

Exactly the reason to have an Architect on your team to join in on these conversations ESPECIALLY in existing renovations in older homes.

I had to have an awkward conversation with my favorite realtor when their broker suggested everyone had to pay a $700 “document fee” on every sale.

Accountant is more for double checking return and having in depth conversations about taxes and business. 

Private Money is simply money from a non-institutional source...such as someone lending out of their personal IRA or from their savings. 

He would also be exposed to liabilities related to the property, such as lawsuits or property damage claims, which could affect his personal assets.

I'd be going to as many in-person networking events as possible...here is a list of the BP events:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I have a separate list that is more encompassing that I can share as well!

I won't have time to shop for things in person.