It's not terribly difficult, and there are great tools on the website (sample tenant applications, tenant screening tips, etc) if you poke around the tools tab at the top.A couple pointers:  be aware of tenant anti-discrimination laws.  

Hi @Emily KesslerWith all of the free online tools, I recommend finding your own tenant.

.- Pre-buy construction materials maybe even some storage to put them in- Buy tools for you or your contractors to use on a future flip - Hire an accountant to help with some of these ideas

Look into amazing tools and resources like:Weekly webinars:https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarOr the forums, or great guides and books:https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/3...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/0...http://get.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook/Or you can analyze deals to start getting practice before you actually jump in:https://www.biggerpockets.com/flip-analysisI would also suggest you look for local Real Estate Investing Associations or clubs meetings to begin networking with people in the industry.

I know that in the beginners guide it says that your biggest marketing tool is "yourself" and I believe this 100%.

I'm just getting started (one duplex in Nashville) but already I can see how it can be an effective tool to save more, invest more, and become financially healthy. 

This is single-handedly the most important tool for getting your feet off the group.

Here's the link to see if you're eligible for a HARP refinance:Freddie Mac HARP Refinance tool

Check out the podcasts, resources and tools available here, there are so many.

You should sign up for Sherrif auction updates like this little number going for Auction on 22 November https://www.sheriffhq.co.za/Auction/auction_detail...As a member you can see who owns it, how much was the loan and refinancing (a.k.a. bank reserve), who the banker is.Approaching people and giving them a solid deal can nett you 20% discount you need to hit the all powerful cashflow positive.Why am I sharing this great tool?