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.

I have a house I want to purchase, I've talked to the seller who just wants to get it off their hands.

My numbers are simple.

My wife and I found a property in foreclosure yesterday that we love! It has two units, we plan to rent one and live in the other, and looking at the numbers, I think we can get cashflow out of it. It's in relatively ...

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You could take his security sure..but you’ll have a lawsuit on your hands and you’ll be paying double when it’s said and done if you stick it to the tenant

As the lender, you should call the insurance company at closing to confirm this coverage.If he has a simple homeowners policy, like what we all have on our personal residences, he and you are likely not covered and it is possible the insurance company has what they need to deny the claim.

I guess I should have specified whether or not I should be in touch with an agent or narrow down and get in touch with property management/managers that are involved with the market that I'm interested in and have absolutely not enough first hand knowledge.I guess either way you answered my question and confirmed my gut instinct that I should be narrowing down and getting in touch with some property managers in the areas I'm interested in investing in.

I wish I had a more simple answer for you, but feel free to reach out if you have more questions.

Do I make it flashy or simple.