But yes, visit my profile and checkout the meetups I attend.

In addition, I recommend downloading the app MeetUp and finding local RE MeetUp groups in your area, these are a great way to get your name out there and meet people that are in the game.

I recommend you download a cash flow analyzer on BP's FilePlace and review your numbers a few years down the road.  

If in your profile you include the state you are from or working in  it will get you more specific advice regarding the section 8 disclosure and other advice.  

I've seen some of the generic contracts you can download online and they don't seem very trustworthy to me, so definitely consult with a lawyer.The assignment process is pretty simple, it's a clause in the contract you write.  

From your profile, it doesn't look like you do.Regarding your "food for thought":First, there are a lot of properties available at absolute rock bottom prices here from tax liens.

You can find it by clicking on my profile.

Michael,Yes, please find it under my profile or PM me, as I'm not allowed to post here since it will be considered an advertisement. 

You can also have them sent you alert every time someone access these locks, you could enable this setting for empty property so you get alert as soon as squatter is in.2) Security cameras: Make sure you buy the ones that upload stuff on Internet and have motion detection at least and offer upto 30 days video history (or you can create a setup to download video history from Internet to your personal local drive.

Your profile doesn't ID where you are, and my comment assumes you are under a US jurisdiction.