The most common issue I see is an investor, many out of state, buying properties in rougher neighborhoods because it's cheap, not realizing that it's active income and much more difficult to rent out and keep good tenants but there's also an issue finding legit contractors to work in those areas and they often will charge higher for the risk. 

It is free and many of our members are active on BP.  

I've been active in Kansas City for several years and I can tell you that anything in the $40K-$60K range is going to be in very rough areas that don't perform well.

I would think they would be able to play the we have not found a place to go to with 6 foster kids, 1 biological kid, husband and wife for a long time. 

I am trying to be more active in my local real estate but i’m not sure who to talk to

There no reason to wait any time or have any “whichever is lower” rule come into play.

I will be retiring from my job soon (gotta love government employment) and will be taking a more active role in my properties than before and want to better organize what I have.  

It will turn to blue and become active!

Instead of just jumping in and getting started, I feel the need to figure out every single detail and play it out in my mind before moving forward.The Bigger Pockets community seems like a vital asset to getting started in the real estate investing world.

I see a lot of activity in North Jersey, what's going on in South Jersey?