I just downloaded the audiobook, thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tips on Vidigal - especially regarding being higher up and the lower quality of properties there (I had no clue). 

@Garrett Amundson Thank you for the tip.

Does anyone have any tips on finding an investor friendly agent?

Also if anyone have recommendations on attorneys or title companies that would be able to assist me in the southern Maine area (Saco/Biddeford) please let me know.Any insight on seller financing deal in general, such as tips and what to look out for is greatly appreciated.Thank you Ralph

.), and if so, what have you learned, and what tips would you give someone starting out with this type of rental?

If anybody has any tips or contacts for investing in the Southern NH or Northern MA area, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

If anyone could give me some tips or even a call to help me out if you were ever in my position I'd greatly appreciate it!!

Any tips?

Any balances due, tenants with late payments still dueIdentify any existing evictions in progressCertificate of Occupancy from the City of LA9a Property Report Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement Copies of all current insurance policies and insurance company contact infoLoss run from the insurance carrier (my insurance broker requires this from seller)Copies of ad valorem tax statements covering the Property for the last twelve (12) months, if anyCopies of electric bills for last 12 monthsCopies of gas bills for last 12 monthsCopies of water and sewer bill for the last 12 monthsCopies of trash bills for the last 12 monthsCopies of any vendor service contracts (common ones include landscaping, interior cleaning, laundry, fire alarm monitoring, and pest control) Copies of any environmental studies affecting the property, if any.A list of anything that will not convey with property (common items include laundry machines and appliances owned by seller)Copy of current management agreementCopies of all existing surveys of the Property, if any.Copies of all warranties for appliances, equipment, utilities, roof, paving, pool, etc., if any.Copies of the last three years’ profit and loss statementsList of all capital expenditures in the last 3 yearsDate of systems updates, if known (plumbing, electric, roof, HVAC) Preliminary Title ReportCopies of the most recent title insurance policies, if any.