Im really impressed as to the plethora of information there is on this site, and as I read through the forums, guides and other information it is getting me very excited to start!

I highly suggest reading this post.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/5/13/...If you have already read the "Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate" then you may have already read the post since the link is in the book.

Lots of great info - user guides, podcasts, member blogs, etc.

You need a competent attorney to guide you in this situation.

I had just finished reading a post that was linked to the ultimate guide to real estate investing ( http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/03/18... ).

Not expensive touches but unique, such as an embossed crest in a fireplace mantel or in trim moldings, a brass mail drop in the front door, brick or stone mail boxes, embossed concrete as stone work, house number counter sunk in an exterior beam, these can identify your work and with a good reputation will add value as a more sought after home than the run of the mill comps.

Hi Brandon Sturgill steering is when you guide a client away from or to a particular community based on the racial make up of it.

Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/ If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.

Expensive yes, but the foundation companies say a big culprit is the lack of steel in the foundation (older homes), often followed by beam size and other environmental factors.

Hello to the BP community.I am a new investor in the West Palm Beach area.I have been on BP for a couple weeks now pouring threw the forums, listening to the podcast and also reading the ultimate beginner's guide.