I sat down with a friend of mine who flips houses it Pittsburgh but comes down to Florida where I live to visit occasionally and we were talking about the differences in real estate in both of these areas.

@Chad BlessingI have a friend that received a discount in exchange for agreeing to exclusive / right of first refusal for future units in his portfolio.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

(I've been friends with the inspector for 3 years and really trust him) All of the mechanical's, hvac, etc.

I Have a Potential life-changing Deal Cooking...Hello friends,I was driving for dollars and found a distressed property multifamily property in the Bronx, NY.

I do not have any family connections, or friends who are experienced real estate investors.

Anyone know of any investor (wholesale) friendly title companies or attorneys in Auburn, al area?

Hello,Does anyone know investor friendly New Jersey general contractors?

If I bought this house I would be able to rent out the other 2 bedrooms to close friends (who I have lived with before) so tenant problems wouldn't be too much of an issue.

Don't have anyone in my family or friend group involved in real estate investing, so I'm excited to learn and network here.About MeI currently live in Old Hickory, which is a suburb of Nashville, TN.