It gives you a TON of practical information about managing a rental and it includes your state-specific laws.

I have recently bought my first property in Michigan. My plan is to live here, make some improvements, for the next two years or so until I finish my dissertation and graduate from PhD, then sell the place as I move t...

That requires years of study, practice and more study!

Even with all the learning it is definitely different once you start practicing in the field. 

If you're in a larger city, there should be plenty of online activity to help you.Keep in mind you are just practicing.

You have to know your local market and your state regulations (if any exist on rent changes). 

Zoning regulations, their allowed uses, variances and changes are all hyper local.

However, it's going to be $70 for each state and adding that up for 5 years it's quite a bit of money.He also said practically and based on his 15 year history as a CPA, he's not seen states come after the 200 or so investors for a single property sale as it's not easy for them to enforce this.

I also want to start investing, and from what I've been learning from the podcast, books, and other sources, I believe the route I'd like to start in is wholesaling.The QuestionIs there any rule in the REALTOR® Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that would prevent a REALTOR® from participating in/conducting wholesale deals?

Any tips on best practices when shopping around for rental properties in Florida?