Or, any resources you can point me to: books, etc. to learn more specifics about going into a rental investment like this?

They do make hoods specifically for this sort of situation. 

I specifically buy lots.

Hello @Ryan Weirick,Iowa law is very specific on this issue.  

I started just last year building my credit using this specific card.What I'm saying is it would take her years to reach a credit score of 700.

If you are looking for something specific post it here.

If you think all agents are the same and just a vehicle to give you info, you won't understand how much I can do as an agent for you in terms of off-market access, digging, negotiating and then listing.Since I am an investor as well and have been doing that for way longer, I can say that my biggest gripes with agents, as an investor, are as follows:1.

Hello Bigger-Pockets Community,Myself and my business partner recently formed a real estate investment company. We’ve had some success in our local Bay Area market and we’re looking to expand operations into other str...

This is surface level, as every deal has its own specifics, but.......I have seen a handful of portfolio loans (which is what you are describing) come through our lending platform in the last few weeks.  

Does SSB have specific areas that they will only invest in or is it more statewide?