Quite a few options out there and I'm not comfortable using Legal Zoom to tackle it myself.Thanks!

whenever you're driving somewhere or performing mundane tasks at home - https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastStart examining your local market - get set up with a search that shows you all of the properties for sale in your area.Once you start to feel comfortable with the methods and terms used in REI, start to network with other investors in your area or on BP.  

It is definitely good to take your time and make sure you are comfortable when you go to purchase (especially the first one!)

Find that individual (maybe from a local REIA) and when you feel comfortable, just jump right into the next step as you have shown the willingness here to do!!

My feeling is that the more I know about a neighborhood (not just the real estate), the more comfortable I feel investing.Any thoughts, help, good/bad stories are greatly appreciated!

I have a well-paying job but have realized that my 401K will be the answer to a comfortable requirement - thank you Robert Kiyosaki!

My net worth is in the multi-millions, I have no debt, and I can live very comfortably for the rest of my days while donating graciously to help others.

I have come to a point where I have read a decent amount of material but at the same time I feel for me to really learn and feel comfortable in investing I need a more hands on approach.

I have the opportunity to buy this home off market which could help to get a better deal, but as a long term rental, the numbers are still a little tight for comfort.

I have been sticking to looking at strictly SFH REOs because that is what I feel most comfortable with (aka have done the most research for), however I continue to get tempted into a possible townhome deal, or at least look closer into them.Is the major disadvantage dealing with association regulations?