I see so many people who don't understand what they are bidding on.They don't do the research, they don't drive by to see that the Google st view is not accurate and they put down a bunch of cash on a bad property. 

@Jen Anderson how about get google voice number for your rentals and screen that line.

We are having a hard time coming to a consensus of how to identify, underwrite, and basically take the jump. ( we don't want to screw it up lol) I've searched this topic on the forums but figured someone could give some insights given our situation.

Things like landscaping/snow removal and labor cost for repairs are going to be highly variable based on your market so you'd need to do your own research on the going rate by either talking to other local investors, running your own google search, or exploring basic services on thumbtack/angies list etc. 

The forums and search [box] is a free REI education.

I conducted title searches to confirm there are no liens and double-checked with the county to ensure there are no outstanding debts.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

This is for serious people who read this.Since law is is difficult for some people, let me be more clearThere are various codes that can be violated when buying properties (the definitions are easy to find with a quick search) Equity skimming Equity strippingForeclosure Rescue Mortgage Fraud Short Selling False Statements Wire Fraud Bank Fraud and so onhere's a sample12 U.S.

The bigger companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc, use RMC's to handle their relocations and they are very very difficult to pierce.

Google “OJ Simpson asset protection strategy”.