Looking for any meetings or groups in the area providing more information on finding first deal. 

A reciprocal agreement just means that the other states agree not to withhold and tax you on that income.if you work for a state that you are not a resident of, your resident state will normally provide you a credit for taxes paid to a different state.

Once we found out seller was providing the design, we decided it would be a good time to try and get it under contract.

A modest multifamily building or duplex may provide you invaluable experience and aid in your comprehension of the ins and outs of real estate investing.Maintain your online and offline networks with seasoned investors.

I’ve done some film industry work in Transpo, Location scouting, and PA…seems like convenient logistics were the priority but it was a different area with a much different housing and social scene.

If you're concerned about liability, you could consult with a legal professional or your insurance provider to understand your rights and responsibilities as a landlord.

Should I provide a kitchen when renting rooms?

@Nupur DarukaThe majority of these closing costs will need to be depreciated - there are a couple that you can deduct immediately in the tax year you purchased the propertyYes, provided the funds from HELCO were used to fund rental...

Now, for comps:  the only way to get comps here is to be a realtor (which they pay for access), or an appraiser (and they pay for access as well), or to pay for access through one of the servicing companies that provide this. 

They will likely require you to provide them with updated documents and proof of ownership, but other than that I remember it being pretty straightforward.