Start with something simple: go to this website https://www2.monroecounty.gov/clerk-onlinerecords.php and register for a free account.

Its a simple short book with a lot of valuable info in it geared to new real estate investors. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Cheaper properties generally look better on paper, but real world reality will look different.

My uncle has been wanting to buy for the longest but has no papers(immigrant), low credit score(633), but has steady good business and has cash for a down payment.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I’m a simple man: i have a job that will transfer me based on performance, however I will find another place to be a 1099 easily... 

I like inexpensive 800-1200 ft2 2 bedroom/1 bath brick houses built post WWII with forced air furnaces, low slope and simple roof starting 15 ft off the ground, neat little chain-link yards.

What if there is something like some caulking, painting or other simple work that needs to be done? 

I finally mustered enough confidence to sign the papers and I’ve been buying doors ever since – I estimate two more doors and I’ll hit my target $1M net worth.