Brandon's book on Rental Property Investing would be a good resource as well. 

The current lease if the current owner set the lease up by the book, should have the lease agreement and explanation as what to expect with the agreement and if the current or soon to be past owner did not set up the agreement “by the book/law”, you will need to go with the state laws from the tenant law handbook.

I'm an open book if you've got any specific questions. 

Anyone have a recommended book, article, or blog they can point me to?

For example, I'm working with a design firm and the designer is busting a contractors balls on submittal after submittal and memo after memo....citing details from a 300 pg. spec book, and requesting timely submissions of the smallest details, paint draw downs, casework, laminate finishes, flooring...you name it.

A couple of my favorites are Cozy and Zelle. 

I've read several books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad and a handful of Brandon Turner's books too.

Thus far I have read a few books, practiced analyzing properties, scoured Zillow, Craigslist & the MLS, spent hours on BP and secured a HELOC.

Hey guys,I just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad today and really enjoyed the book, but now I'm ready to start taking action.  

Hey all, I’ve listened to nearly every BP Podcast and ready several books on investing and I finally decided to flip the switch.