The key word is hold.

This is also why I plan to have hardwood or laminate installed in any units I own.What has been your experience in getting good, keyword is good here, tenants to pay an additional fee per month or a non-refundable deposit for a pet?

Listen to the podcasts , get active on the forums & set up key word alerts to be notified when people are discussing topics you're interested in.

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingWishing you the best!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.You may also enjoy this post, about multifamily properties: How to Buy a Small MultiFamily Property: A Step by Step Case StudyOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!

Hello all - Like many of you, I use keywords to keep up on the latest forum posts geared to my interests.

I would read a lot of the education pieces and set up keyword alerts for all of the areas you plan to work in.

@Wilson PeSetup some keyword alerts for "turnkey" and "Arizona" BP is probably your best source to locate turnkey companies.