@Steven Hamilton II will probably chime in on anything accounting related. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/109/topics/78013-series-llc-entity-structure

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Anyway the link to the article from @Brandon Turner is here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/09/how-to-buy-a-small-multifamily-property/Take care and Happy HuntingPaul

The ones that went to a big number are the ones that someone felt were free enough from "Gotcha's" to bid on.Just found this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/32392-buying-at-foreclosure-is-easy-

Here is the other string if people have more contributions to make:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/108399-negotiating-rent-for-the-right-tenant

Brandon Turner wrote a great article on the BP blog on apps a few months ago.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/07/26/real-estate-apps/It pretty much covered most of the ones I use including, Trulia, Zillow, Realtor, Google Drive.One that isn't covered is Evernote, it's great for keeping notes and docs in the cloud for quick access anywhere.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/32/topics/108567-advice-on-finding-off-market-mf-deals-using-targeted-mailersIt has to deal with getting Off-listings.

Search IREM.org for one.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

You have the right approach offering something of value will trigger a sense of obligation.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Do your due diligence and learn as much as you can just in case you run into a snafu, you know exactly what to do.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/91400-first-house-under-contract