Historically residential real estate has proved to be a haven during periods of high inflation.

We are currently studying pre-foreclosures, but have zero experience in dealing with them.

This would be my first home and while I keep studying and studying I think it's time to jump in.

If you show up in court and the tenant said the holes were there when I moved in, do you have something that proves otherwise? 

Like others have said start by doing some self study. j Scott recommended some books.

I would absolutely ask to see the bids or documentation to prove what they are saying to confirm this!

A friend makes $42K/yr but does not have W2 or taxes for income verification, nor do they have a profit and loss statement to prove business funds.

I've been studying real estate investing for a couple of months now (read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and it changed me forever, as it has everyone else) and I'm looking to purchase my first deal before the end of the year. 

I don't want to move to Florida right now because I'd have to take a salary cut which would reduce my standard of living and would reduce my opportunities (i.e. direct mail marketing) for off-market properties.I’ve been studying and reading about flipping houses for the past year.I currently have a W2.

My lender showed me the note from Freddie Mac stating I need either a lease agreement plus appraisal OR a lease agreement plus 2 months of rent proved to be sent to me.