I have a family member that I could potentially do a JV with.

In CA you can't ask applicants what their immigration status is, so here you'd be off the hook.The problem I see, potentially, is that you contacted the employer, knowing he's illegally hiring this guy. 

I'm studying to get my New York realtor license and having property management experience could potentially benefit my career.

Hello,
My wife and I are looking to buy our first investment property and we’d love to get the advice of the BiggerPockets community.

We found a one acre property in a great location (lots of jobs and great schoo...

However, if your sights are set on long-term appreciation, Columbus' ongoing population growth and strong economic factors point towards potential value increases down the line.

That's a lower risk way to get started.Hi Nicholas, my draw to STR is primarily the higher potential for cash flow.

Reducing your rental rate to place a tenant faster will usually pencil out better in the long run as opposed to more vacancy at a higher rate.I am being pretty conservative with my rental estimates when helping clients look for potential properties to buy.

Skiptrace the address so you can get the potential phone numbers of the current owners.

Zero in on a potential client's pain points, that can really help to work through the shockers over price. 

@Ryan Espinosa Newly passed Proposition 19 will have potentially severe financial consequences for children inheriting property from their parents.