I am very new and need all the tips and information I can get.

@Brandon Turner actually wrote a whole book on the subject and it's a very worthwhile read:http://get.biggerpockets.com/nomoneydown/Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of BP and kickstart your investing career:Start here.

Any tips and safeguard on staying on budget? 

I'm looking to hire established general and sub contractors but would like the BP community to provide me tips on what to look for, as well as how to obtain wholesale pricing on construction items.Thanks in advance!

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/01/bp-podcast-142-22-and-a-half-actionable-tips-beginner-real-estate-investors-with-josh-brandon/Best wishes as you get started!

Any tips on how to choose a good assessor, and how to interface with them?

One tip I read and tried was a ghost ad.

I will take your price, check with another source and youtube the job I want done.

@Jean BolgerThanks for the tip!

It's the best list regardless of how many others you might think are mailing to it.The other things that work for larger investors are:- Google AdWords- Signage (billboards, electronic billboards, bandit signs)- Broadcast (TV, radio)You can create an AdWords account, put out signs, make YouTube videos, do Facebook posts, create a Trulia blog, etc. etc.