Interview a bunch of different contractors so you get the feel for what the contractors in your area generally focus on.

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 seller should consider how the asset is currently performing, rather than solely focusing on the pro-forma. also be careful of flood zones and be aware that if you are buying in Hoquiam, landlord are charged water from the city directly and you have to absorb or bill back tenants, which can be a pain.   

Hey everyone, My name is Drew Greene and I am looking to get started in real estate investing as a way of replacing my income over time so that my Wife and I have the freedom to enjoy life the way we really want, traveling and working projects we're passionate about.I am studying business with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University.

Focus on the tenant behavior, not on labels or the image he's portraying at this time.I would face this head on in a firm, fair and friendly  manner. 

Try Alamo REIA and their affiliated focus groups.

Are you going to focus on creating a portfolio with your own money, bring in partners, or syndications?

This industry has opened our eyes to so many opportunities in real estate and all its ancillary businesses with our focus being on the fix/flip model of existing farmland and eventually moving into the commercial/industrial sector of canna complexes.

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.

We own a few rental properties but our main focus is on residential remodel and sell (flip).