Any bits of advice and tips on how to start my first deal is greatly appreciated. 

Quick one - Under contract on the first out of state rental (SFH - 3/1) - inspection early next week, having a friend go to it (he is a handyman) to walk with the inspector to give me honest feedback otherwise im flyi...

What technology/apps/systems have you used to decrease the amount of time spent on managing a similar properties?

Do you guys have any tips or advice to give in regards to financing, property management, or other loopholes I might be missing?

I am brand new to BiggerPockets so any advice or tips on this situation would be helpful.

If we get pre-approved with a national mortgage lender like Quicken, can the same app/credit inquiry be applied to multiple states. 

Since I've received many good tips from everyone, I've done more research and have three other vendors to call on Monday.

I’m looking for advice, tips, just something you think a rookie should know

@Cordell Critchell In @David Krulac's book, he mentions some great tips about developing rural ground, like trying to use the existing roads, instead of paving your own in order to save money while splitting the land.

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