Please do keep in mind to ensure that you have a smooth ride with them - that bad tenants are not always the fault of the property management company.

- I truly believe I read something incorrectly on Trulia's section about property taxes when I was spitballing my data- I am incredibly grateful for that range of insurance info!

We won’t show a house to a SEC 8 tenant who doesn’t have their paperwork yet for the exact reasons you stated. 1) Timing.  2) We need to confirm they have the right bedroom size and income to ensure they will qualify for our rent amount.  

Data is not readily available, unless you have a costar subscription which can be very costly or are in contact with commercial brokers.

Find an attorney to ensure it's done right.

Hello,I am new to real estate investing, particularly in finding the right person to help me find a great deal (I.E. real estate agent and/or wholesalers), contractors to help repair the home, escrow agent (ensure I get the numbers right) and private/hard money lenders. 

How do I ensure this, and that this isn't a ruse to buy more free time in the house?   

Always get a W9 from whomever you hire• Make sure you have them sign lien waivers before you give final payment• Check your city's court documents(public info and usually online) to ensure they don't have any judgements against them• Do not pay 50% up front.

What can I do to ensure that when I do get my first property it puts me in a better position to buy subsequent properties?

What are some of the best ways to ensure the house will appraise higher and pay off in the end?