Read the file linked off my BP profile 1st paragraph;  how to buy a bullet proof rental portfolio.Join your local REIAs, for local boots on the ground investors, buy and holders to learn from.At some point some folks create side businesses to create tax advantages and some to reduce costs;- An in house property management co. 

Hello to all, my name is Marissa, I am 24 years old and I am from Jackson, MS but I currently reside in Houston, TX.I currently serving in the USAF while also pursuing my degree in Psychology. As of right not, I don't...

The answer also applies to my first paragraph, but the 2nd part to answer your question is in regards to what your business model is in regards to how you want to build your real estate empire.I am a 100% believer in buy and hold and that is exactly what I did for the past 55+ years, but since the price of real estate is currently far beyond the point where earning money from appreciation seems nearly impossible for the short term, I am personally changing my business model to buy properties at auctions and flip them.

Happy to answer any questions you have, and make some introductions within the community!

I think that may have been the only time, but it was a good introduction to what most people care about when buying a property: 1) How much do I have to put down?

I don’t know if California has special rules but in NV and MN I’ve used a one paragraph form that says effective this date the lease will be changed in the following ways.

Greetings All, My name is Tyler and I wanted to take a second to introduce myself on the Bigger Pockets Forum. I am from the DMV, 25 years old, and currently serving as a member of the United States Military. I just f...

I think the seller and attorney are posturing with their legal claim, but as I had mentioned before, read the purchase contract and highlight the paragraph (PDF link attached). 

The Seller of any interest in residential real property isrequired to provide the Buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessmentsor inspections in the Seller’s possession and notify the Buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards.A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior topurchase.6.4 If the Buyer is not, in good faith, satisfied with the condition of the premises as disclosed by theBuyer’s inspections, tests, and/or reports provided for in paragraph 6.3, then the Buyer may elect toproceed under one of the following provisions, 6.4(a) or 6.4(b):6.4(a) Agreement to Remedy Period: On or before the end of the Specified Inspection Period, theBuyer shall deliver to the Seller or the Seller’s Broker a written request to remedy, signed by the Buyer,stating the unsatisfactory conditions, along with a written copy of the inspections, tests, and/or reports,specifying the unsatisfactory conditions.The Buyer and Seller shall have ________ calendar days (not applicable if the number of calendar daysis not inserted), after the end of the Specified Inspection Period, to reach a written agreementregarding remedying the unsatisfactory conditions.

With this introduction, I started connecting with investors in my area.