Be prepared to put down 10%-20% minimum. 

As other suggested, just get a mortgage and note prepared, signed, and recorded.

BE PREPARED, BE CAUTIOUS, BUT TAKE RISKS in real estate its not a question of "if you will lose money its when you will lose money" but as long as you are prepared, and cautious that amount you will lose wont impact you...

Hi, I have been using bigger pockets for a couple of months preparing for my first purchase which I hope will be pretty soon.

Preparing a bunch of contracts seems inefficient, where as submitting a letter of intent with proposed offer seems like it could be more efficient.How are you guys submitting offers.

This system tilts in our favor.Read up on the topic and find a tax preparer that understands the basics.

So, in exchange for 1/2 month's rent (of which her brokerage company keeps 20-50%), she's taking pictures, writing up nice descriptions of your property, screening tenants, and preparing a good lease.

I haven't taken the test so I can't speak to how well it prepares you for the course.

If you use it be prepared to invest many hours to "optimize" the sites.

I am preparing to schedule meetings with both a CPA and real estate attorney who also specializes in commercial and estate law.