Welcome to BP @Darren PearceI would say stick around the Biggerpockets forum, read blog posts and listen to Brandon and Josh's podcast.

Even with sticking with on market mls deals there are a plenty.

Tasks can be assigned to other people, comments get automatically communicated, it's awesome.This is also great for developing your process and sticking to it.

(Guess we'll be here on BP constantly asking for help).Stick to your guns and keep folks honest.Congratulations again and I hope your contractor is experienced and makes the rehab smoother than the acquisition.

I would love to find an investor that will want to stick with me through it all, building a strong trust and loyalty.

A basic rule of thumb [IMHO] is to stick with homes built after 1945 and that rent for more than $700 - for starters.This will get you out of some of the older, rougher neighborhoods.As you grow your portfolio [and experience] you may want ot venture into some other areas and older homes.With a W-2 job, you should still be able to enjoy getting loans from banks fairly easily.If you have the funds available to buy with cash first, you can then refi and get 75% of the appraised value vs. only getting 75% of the purchase price.  

You have to be careful and not cross the border with the law regarding familial status.I would stick to financial and credit requirements to determine eligibility for the apt.Do credit and background checks on both and let them pay. the links below will help.www.residentresearch.comwww.youcheckcredit.com If they don't qualify, use this failure to move to the next tenant.

Hey Rod, I usually just stick with the same title company; know they'll perform, trustworthy, integrity, thorough and fair pricing.

We know we have some reading to do and will stick to 100% ownership for now. 

If you stick with making these investments as loans, this is much easier.If you get money from your friends and family in the form of a loan, you don't have too much paperwork.