Get an agreement in writing with the Realtor before you move ahead.

Keep at the forums, podcast and the blog, they are gold.I visited the DFW area earlier in the year, but didn't end up investing down there.

Tools and maintenance machinery should be periodically inventoried and kept in a secured area after hours.Premises liability exposure can be high due to the number of tenants and guests visiting the premises.

I once had a home visit from a sales rep who obviously had a few cigs in his car before entering my home to talk about his product (maybe he was nervous?). 

I moved here from Florida in 92 and I go back to visit my family once a year but I just can't take the heat anymore.

@Oraude Boston It's great that you are thinking ahead but.......the taxing jurisdiction is not going to negotiate with you as you are not the owner of the property.

I visited Browns mills when I went to check house out.

I just helped an investor client of mine purchase a nice buy and hold rental out there.Do what @Brandon Turner suggests and you'll be way ahead of the game.Here are a couple more tips to get the most out of BP and kickstart your REI journey.Start here.

The horse's mouth answer here will come from the city's planning and zoning department.Go visit with them and ask what the process is.  

Elmwood village is great but a little pricey for me at the moment, thinking about West Buffalo as well close to Richmond but not as familiar with the areas enough to feel confident (I know it's going into a Renaissance mode but like any city, has its good and bad pockets)For 2016 I plan to buy at least 2 more properties, ideally 1 as a flip and 1 SFH rental, then continue to multiply my output moving forward.Any suggestions, insight, tips, or contacts would be much appreciated, may you all have a wonderful and prosperous day ahead of you.Best Regards,Derek Browning