So, most large investors are doing what's called value-add, where you improve the property to raise rents.

Hi BP,I was searching around but couldn't find much in the NJ area.

Hey guys, I've been doing searches on Redfin for properties in good investment cities/areas that individuals from these forums often talk about.

I am looking for hard money lenders to assist me in several projects that I have in the pipeline.

Hello BP!I have been managing a few of my own properties in Florida but now want to turn my attention to building a property management services company in Norther Virginia (where I live).  The state of Virginia requi...

I have searched PM Fee threads throughout BP and it seems like some PMs handle the evictions in house directly without attorneys.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Also, the number of rented units allowable can change with each iteration of the bylaws (especially in improving neighborhoods) and you may find yourself trapped not being able to rent.

If your property rents for $1,000 a month and the property manager charges 10%, that would cost you $1,200 to hire them for a year.On the other hand, a rookie mistake like you just made could easily cost you several thousand dollars.You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

Do some searching on this board to figure out if it's legal in your area, how to split/charge commission, how to protect yourself with a contract, etc.