Redfin allows you to pull actual comps, and is a very easy platform to use.

David Beard,As for cost effectiveness, the same thing crossed my mind.

I came a cross biggerPockets form the YouTube website.

I don't know what legal issues I could face wholesaling houses, if ANY...which I'm sure there are some.Did this cross anyone's mind who is getting starting in this business?

Properties 40 to 70% occupied are preferred for easier turn around with proper management and fixing deferred maintenance issues.How many units you go after will be determined by your cash levels you have to draw from and any properties you own that can be cross-collateralized in the event of default.

I have my fingers crossed...

When we added a blogging platform to the site, we continued the trend of building our open network.Between the blogs and our forums, BiggerPockets has grown as a massive repository of information, and as an incredible place to network.One comment that has come up from our users through surveys and via email over the past few years is that they wish there was a way to use the site to communicate with their networks in a more private manner.

Cross the "t" and dot the "i" and don't be afraid to take it slow, in fact I suggest you stay away from anything that feels like a fire drill.

I'm getting my RE License in a couple weeks (if all things go to plan), and hopefully I can use that platform to really start understanding the market, network, and then save some money and purchase a duplex/multiplex home within the next year via FHA as many have mentioned above. 

I've been using Tellus, which has a third-party platform to do tenant screening and it's totally free.