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.

Does my friend get the paperwork in his name or is all of that “in the background”?

Now that you're locking in on deal number two, have you thought about seeking private lending from persons in your network (e.g. family, friends, mentors, etc.)?   

I'm not anti animal in general and have an animal friendly building 1 block from my  'unreasonable burden' one, FYI.

I am a Kansas City (Missouri) native looking to build relationships with investor friendly agents for comps.  

Cummins spends money on Columbus's infrastructure to make it a more user friendly town. 

Account Closed Don't start slacking off now ;) Seriously, nicely done my friend!

I've decided to look up properties in a specific area that are tax delinquent to develop a list I could cold call.Direct mails seems out of the question for now until I get a few deals out of the way to fund a proper campaign.My process is as follows: A) List all properties that owe a certain amount in taxes where I feel there may be motivation to sell (ex. 8k owed & up).

The property is a 5 unit building with the following information: Rental income is $4,000 per month or $48,000 per year totalTaxes are $375 per month or $4,500 per year (this is higher than current but factoring in that they will increase)Estimated insurance is $200 per month or $2,400 per yearExpenses: Vacancy 8%Management 10%Other expenses Landlord pays water at $400 per month or $4,800 per year Realize this could be a cost savings in the future, but want to analyze as isGeneral maintenance (including minor repairs on property) including grass and pest control estimate at $300 per month or $3,600 per yearCapital reserves for Cap ex (appliances, windows (52 windows on building), roof, siding, etc. which I based on building a capitalization table based on useful life of items and number of units) at $460 per month or $5,520 per yearLoan: All in after down payment the loan would be for $300,000Assuming 7% interest rateAmortized over 20 yearsThus comes out to $2,325 per month or $27,900 per yearSummary Income Per Year:$48,000Property Exp.

@Timothy Winfield my friend who inspired me to get started said the same thing and he came from the plant world also.