I've been reading posts and listening to the podcast for a while now so im expecting some well wishes and folks willing to steer me in the right direction.

Hi Biggerpockets I'm planning to purchase 5 units property in Reading,PA or Philadelphia,PA in the next 2,3 months.

I am trying to become well versed in the numbers as the guiding principal in my investments.I understand this is probably a common theme on this website so if you have any generic forums, threads, or reading material that you find valuable I would appreciate any help.

We have listened to pod-casts, read books and evaluated numerous properties in both Austin and San Antonio using the calculators and we finally feel comfortable enough to start buying properties, YES!

I have read that people put down as little as 10% down. 

It has links to your state laws so you can (and should) read them for yourself but it also includes summaries of important laws like how to handle security deposits or evict tenants for failure to pay rent.

Re-read your contract.

Zoning can help but be sure to read the code for yourself.Consider that there are  key times for what defines a separate unit -- a roommate living in the basement vs. separate entrance, utilities vs. separate utilities and a kitchen. 

I just read $4.50 foot to install copalum in swiches and outlets...but there are little purple boxes that are alternative type of pigtailing. 1970‘s track house is a good first rehab...its a modern house.

I wish I would have read this a month ago!