It cannot be covered in a few posts but to help you get started top left is a tab, LEARN check that out, and BUILD YOUR TEAM, just for starters; you must know how to underwrite your properties, and local laws.You are in the right place, check out some podcasts and read some books.

Hi Angelica, I would look for a local meetup - there is a meetup section under "build your team" at the top of this site.

@Darnell Fenderson It's good to see that you are local.

A local mentor will always be the best for the area you are honing your sights on. 

I purchased the home from an auction.Talk to a local real estate attorney to go over options (eviction, cash for keys, etc) 

Reach out to your local land use planning and/or zoning department.

This is a "hire someone" but getting someone to look at it before we need to put in an offer is tough in the local market and the contractor we usually use is unavailable do to family issues for the next two weeks.  2) Will it matter which direction the new stairs would run up the second floor in regards to the direction the joists run? 

This includes increasing your income through a better job, and attending local real estate investment groups where you will circulate with other like-minded individuals.  

The local investors say there are a few more insurance companies in the State than a year ago.  

The idea is to create a welcoming, affordable living space primarily for local college students.As someone new to this journey, I would deeply appreciate any insights, opinions, or experiences you could share about living in or around Pine Hills.