Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I know enough people that I can make a little bit of money by passing the deal on to a friend.

While searching on Craigslist for an "ugly house" to buy, I called the contact and met my NetWorth contact.Getting acquaintedThe first impression of my NW contact is that she is very easy to work with; she answers her phone or calls me back right away, very knowledgeable about the process, and is very friendly. 

I have good friends that were building owners in Chicago for many years, and though I have no firsthand knowledge of the eviction process in Chicago my conversations with them indicate that Chicago is a fairly "tenant-friendly" city.

We will be bringing investors (friends & family) for the downpayment and closing costs and get a loan on the balance.

I didn't hire a builder but I did have a good family friend basically run everything and double check all the subs' work before we would pay any draws. 

Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well!We have established a small firm to invest houses in a few cities. As we are just starting out, we want to take small steps to do researches and then make investments. It would be g...

Granted I’m hos friend as well, so there may be a bit of a discount there.As far as bookkeeping goes, I would find software you like (I like wave, as it’s free) and either teach yourself how to use it or pay someone 15-25 dollars an hour for a couple hours a month to do it for you.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

It is always friendly to connect with another like mind.