After speaking with a few architects, it was suggested that I first get my land surveyed, then work with an architect, then hire a general contractor.

Also, I highly recommend you join the local real estate investor association called TREIA.  

You should know all the costs associated with a purchase and sale, rehab numbers, and his to manage the rehab.

Hey- I am trying to get a better understanding on the rules associated with building, specifically when it comes to new construction.

And there are much, much lower transactional costs associated with stocks relative to Real Estate.I'm sure some of you have poked around various stock or option trading sites, and it left your head spinning amidst a confusing sea of acronyms and unfamiliar terminology, with at least a modest air of "get rick quick" schemes.

It is a very expensive process and you would need to talk to a surveyor who will put up a package including doing new boundary surveys, defining the number of reserves (restricted/unrestricted) etc.

Christian Beltran Awesome attorney -- Eddie Bowling and Associates, LLC.

I've never used Boomtown.Podio is awesome for managing sellers, buyers, homes, and all associated details. 

Give him proper notice of lease renewal terms and that signed paperwork must be completed by XXX date.I'd do a condition sheet walk thru and update that as per your ownership date, any prior damages or condition is no longer the tenants responsibly, it's from your date of ownership that the condition of unit apply s to security damage deposit.Follow your state landlord tenant laws and your area may have a landlord association that has legal forms for leases that you could obtain. 

I am the face that the sellers associate with the marketing campaign so I like to say I am the "talent," but I will say it does help to break up the tasks.