When it comes to investing, I often encourage people to invest through an LLC.

Take lots of photos and encourage him to do the same, so you both protect yourselves. 

I would encourage you buy in area no less than c class on your first purchase and something close to your home. 6.

By the end of this yearIf there’s any advice, tips, or just general encouragement from you all, I thank you in advance

Putting a down payment by the end of the year on a rental propertyIf there’s any general advice, tips, or just encouragement, I thank you in advance

If so, I encourage you to think about this as a business and realize that you WILL have expenses beyond that. 

If your objective is cash flow, I would strongly encourage you to look at markets that not only cash flow well but have a good combination of cash flow and economic/demographic trends.

Listening to these books over and over (dozens of times) not only made the task of cleaning buildings a lot more tolerable, but it began to shape my thought process and also gave me encouragement to keep going."

I don’t encourage flipping from a distance. 

Hi @Patrick Fermo, Welcome to BP, I always encourage going out and meeting/networking with as many investors as you can.