Hi everyone, I discovered Bigger Pockets about 6 months ago, and I've been lurking and learning ever since.

Glad to have you on here.Advice for this site...1) Set up keywords for your area and interests so that you're notified when they're used and then start interacting.2) Read through  The Ultimate Beginner's Guide3) Go through applicable blogs and podcasts as there are a lot of great resourcesAdvice for REI...1) Study up on what you need to know/do for the 1st step and then do it, then repeat for all following steps until you have completed your first investment then repeat the process and keep learning.

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You should also study your state landlord tenant regulations.

That I should have discovered note investing 20 years earlier in my career. 

You need to study your state landlord tenant regulations before you enter into this business to protect yourself and your tenants.

I'm sure they do a feasibility study first.

It becomes void when/if discovered. 

They replied that not only would they not provide a rider, but that they would cancel my policy if it were discovered that any of these breeds were kept by the tenants. 

I didn't spend enough time to study here, so much information too .Now, first, I want to learn assets protection.