Since you didn't mention, I'll remind that you have to be a licensed real estate broker to do it and have an insurance, which is more complicated than your regular E&O insurance.This is a tough business and if you're doing just your properties, like 10-15, I'd really first thought it through before starting managing others in big volumes.

There are other sites to use for finding pics such as Realtor.com, Redfin, Trulia, etc.

After reading so many stories of success here on the site and really thinking pretty heavily on my future I had moved to the conclusion of renting out the home rather than “house-hacking” or making the home my primary residence.

Hi Bob,When purchasing apartments/multifamily, there are 10 main reports you want to obtain during the due diligence phase (between contract and close):Financial document auditInternal property condition assessmentMarket surveyLease auditUnit walk reportSite surveyProperty condition assessmentenvironmental site assessmentAppraisalGreen reportMuch more involved than due diligence on a SFR.

I've been reading a lot of articles, watching videos joined different real estate investor sites such as BP.

I've been reading a lot of articles, watching videos joined different real estate investor sites such as BP.

Any links to a beginner's curriculum of study (e.g. the top couple of books to read, or the main topics you should study before jumping in) on the BP site or elsewhere would be much appreciated.And finally:I would love to connect with folks both in my area and out of area, so let's!

I have been doing a LOT of research, visiting various sites online.

There are tremendous resources on this site for you to use.Attend local REIA meetings and connect with like-minded investors: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happeningsRead the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingListen to the BP Podcasts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast

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