Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Free lol

I asked about a recent deal, and he was proud to tell me he’s just in the middle of his first.A local RE broker found an “old lady” who owned her home free and clear but with $83k in back taxes owed.

The biggest red flag is that the potential tenant isn't even good at potential fraud.Do a thorough background check to make sure they're not just giving you some nonsense or friends to pretend they're employed. 

Not sure what your download screen looked like but you might want to check there.  

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., 1 year)]Security Deposit: [Enter the amount of the security deposit]Background and Credit Check: [Indicate whether applicants will undergo a background and credit check]Rental Application Fee: [Mention if there is an application fee and its amount]Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make our lovely single family home your own!

As an investor, you should only make numbers-based purchases.Also, agents are only transaction-based - if they make a mistake (or choose to take advantage of your naivete) they still get their commission check and can disappear:(So, a great PMC is often the best choice to start with, since they obviously know the rental market and they have to deal with whatever they help you buy, on a daily basis after the purchase!

Would like to know who on this thread works for free?

Hi Paul,On top of softwares like AirDNA, you can check the actual listings on Airbnb!