Like any other laws or rules though they are complex and have grey areas and that's where a great local attorney or architect that knows them well is your best friend.

A friend of mine got me interested in the podcasts about a month ago and they have been addicting for me.

And, make friends with your neighbors.

None of the things I'd normally do for friends and family make sense. 

A friend of mine has owned a very nice property in San Francisco for years now but is looking into moving out of the city with her family.

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-bp The 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.

"Your friends are comfortable with your past, your mentors are comfortable with your future".

Sounds like this 'friend' is trying to pull one over on you, because they expect friends to be forgiving.

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.

The first property I found I had been looking for months and then finally got a tip from a real estate investor friend.