These numbers coupled with debt service could make this deal look less than ideal.Try running this through the 'Deal Analysis' tool here on BP and see how it looks.

This works well and we've developed a good relationship with the inspectors and planning office.However, if you purchase a property where prior work had been carried out w/o a permit, you cannot get a building inspector to look at it ... essentially, if they did not issue a permit, they are not coming to inspect.

Hey everyone, I want to know more about customer support tools and what are the options. 

(tools knowledge of outlets/discount materials & sweat equity)WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND WE DO FOR OUR FIRST DEAL??

@Kimberley ThompsonMany of the BP tools, though improving, are quite U.S.A.

The biggest risk management tool missed though, screen your tenants.

Brandon does an excellent job of defining and explaining many tools that can be combined to get your first investment.

It is a great company with many tools and resources.

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

Essentially, by doing this, setting up an LLC offers you no protection if the corporate veil can be pierced easily.While it's a hassle, keep LLC expenses in the LLC.