The people here have a vast amount of knowledge and are more than willing to share their experience and provide sound insight and advice.

Not sure what New York has on the books about occupancy, but here is the link from HUD on the subject:http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/library/occupancystds.pdfIn layman's terms, number 4:10 Things Landlords should know .......As you can see, the (old) 2 person per bedroom rule is not a hard and fast rule.

The vast majority of "conventional" loans are Fannie or Freddie, and you wouldn't know it unless you researched it.

Hi everyone,I'm looking to grow my library and read more on real estate investing, and I was curious to hear if you all had any favorite books on the topic. 

My required return in an area where I expect no appreciation is vastly different than an area that is appreciating.  

Everyone that is interested is invited.9A - 12PJeffersonville Public Library, 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130We're going to be networking and getting to know each other. 

You'll have time to read dozens of real estate books (many for free at the library) or purchased for a song, Plus BP forums and podcasts...

I was scared but confident because I read nearly every book in the library on rentals.So a good way to overcome fear and gain momentum is through educations.

Someone told me yesterday that if I go "PRO" on BP that there is a forms library I would gain access to.

Make a list of the recommended literature and check out Amazon, your local bookstore, or the library for the titles - you'll gain even more insight into the 'mind of the investor' this way.