The biggest thing holding me back from getting started is me feeling like i need more guidance.

In 5 years you'll have 4 properties that are hopefully cash flowing for you and you'll have enough saved up to buy your first multi-family with all the knowledge and experience.Best of luck in your RE journey! 

I'm not super familiar with the Charleston Market but I feel that the rental market is on the rise in West Virginia as a whole.

I may be paranoid but it really feels safer to me to see buyer / seller in front of me with the attorney in charge, for some bizarre reason, when a person who had an online $100 or less class to become a public notary has the seller / buyer sign legal documents, I don't feel it's a safe way of verifying their identity and generally speaking I feel conducting these large deals with a table closing when all parties are present is way better.. or at least choose an agreed third party to verify identity of all parties (like a different law firm) is that just me being paranoid or is it a legitimate scare?

If the tenant complains (even if he feels everything was deducted correctly), he offers them 30% of the amount he deducted back.

Perhaps someone with more knowledge on the neighborhood rental rates can chime in.

While initially enthusiastic about the potential of the property, upon inspection, I found myself overwhelmed by the extent of work required for its rehabilitation.As a beginner in this field, I must admit that I feel ill-equipped to accurately assess the necessary renovations and calculate the total cost of rehabilitation.

Searching and examining title requires knowledge & experience. 

I’m a home owner that would like to start building a portfolio but just lack the knowledge and direction. 

Living with parents in Chicago suburbs but moving to Lakeview East (North side Chicago) next month to get a feel for living in the city.