Hey @Anne Christensen - Having been on both sides of real estate meetups (attending and hosting), I can tell you they're absolutely worth your time if you pick the right ones. 

I'm working with a contractor for the first time on a cosmetic renovation from out of state.

Any ideas on how I can protect myself if something goes wrong?

You don't want to focus on the renters of Section 8 because that can come off as discriminatory as a landlord.

Let me demonstrate why you should not rely on this approach.Suppose you want to compare two properties.Property A:Rent: $1,800/MoPrice: $300,000Taxes: $2,000/YrInsurance: $1,500/YrAssoc Fee: $250/MoProperty B:Rent: $1,600/MoPrice: $300,000Taxes: $800/YrInsurance: $600/YrAssoc Fee: $35/MoCalculating the rent price ratio for both propertiesProperty A: $1,800 x 12 / $300,000 = 7.2%Property B: $1,600 x 12 / $300,000 = 6.4%So, Property A is the better property!

Does anyone have any advice on Jewish publications, or any good source for an advertising campaign?

Cash invested: $2,000 I am currently working on an inherited property, so that I can rent my home out. 4 Bedroom 2 full bath. 900+ sq/ft Full brick home.Currently rehabbing this house.

We are about to close on a 1m multi family in Minneapolis.

They'll either get behind on rent, or they'll give you notice that they have to leave.

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthInterestingly, September saw a rent increase MoM ($1.21/SF vs. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.