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.

It's too general to be perfect (...besides, what's a few feet of topsoil among friends?)

I'd have to do some more research as far as what the going rates are in the area, but I've had friends in other cities see a really high ROI from AirBnB.

.- low prices- very good price-to-rent-ratios in the B class neighborhoods, and fantastic price-to-rent-ratios in the C class neighborhoods,- low property taxes- very landlord friendly laws- major city with good transportation, good infrastructure, and solid employmentNotice that appreciation is not on the above list. 

Hello all,My name is MarcAnthony, but all of my friends call me Marc for short, and I am in my third year of law school in CT.

On the financial side, this method allows you to have all the regular financing options you get when purchasing a property in your own name - since that is how you are conducting the transaction.

My advice in these situations is to create a friendly atmosphere.

I will post the numbers when i get them (im literally asking for a friend). 

Many companies do require a minimum earned premium as Casey mentioned, but there are investor-friendly companies that can insure the property as it goes through the various stages of occupancy.

My experienced investor boss/friend says go Multi Family whenever I can.