If you care to learn about the distinctions, read these posts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1215989-expl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...2.

Or if the sponsor of your investment is doing a good job they should have answered all questions you could think of before you even have to ask.Check out my reply on page 1 of this forum thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/960/topics/1185204-ashc...I have a few questions listed there that you should ask.

Hi Jonathan, welcome to the Forums!

Books like “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” by Gary Keller, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, or “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner can give you a solid foundation in REI strategies, including wholesaling.Most of the content offered in coaching programs can be found in books, free webinars, forums like BiggerPockets, and YouTube channels.

I was reading another landlord forum, and the issue with ESA/Service animals came up, and the deposit issue.

Best,Rebeccaps - @Scott Trench - thanks for encouraging newbies like me to introduce ourselves on this forum! 

It focuses more on one off multifamily deals, but is relevant to any asset class/investment structure.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/503289-how-to-vet-syndicators Best of luck. 

Hey Helena, I know we've already chatted but you should check out this BP thread about us:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1184140-plan...

If you've got to ask a question on an online forum about managing an out of state or out of country renovation, you aren't ready to do this on your own.

I live in Phoenix and my business partner and I put on a couple local forums for investors like yourself to network.