I go down the hall and enter one of the bedrooms and covering the walls was artwork from school projects, family vacation pics etc....as a parent of three young kids when I come across this it kills me.

You entered into a contract to purchase Mortgage and Note located in Michigan.  

Attend local real estate industry events and get the word out that you are interested in entering the field. 4.) 

That is especially valuable in the wet Pacific Northwest, where carpet would get worn down very quickly if tenants are not in the habit of taking off shoes when entering home (which we should assume as landlords).  

Hello Fellow BP Investors:My name is Dan King and I have been investing in single family rentals and commercial buildings in Portland, OR for over 20 years.  Since the cap rates have dropped significantly over the las...

Otherwise you will have that money will be tied up on just one property for too long.A tip I would give you is to consider the market you are entering because it will tell you what exit strategy to use.

I've been looking for an audience to discuss my expertise with for a long time now, and Bigger Pockets seems to be just that--a community of savvy and sophisticated investors dedicated to providing information and advice to each other and the newbies entering the industry.

Also, they may not enter into a property without consent from the owner (in writing).

Enter the idea of seasoning as it is used in discounted loan discussions.  

Would we split the profits somehow or would the realtor and I have to enter into some kind of an agreement on paper?