I am fairly new to real estate investing and was looking forward on any tips or advice on how I can get started in my local area.

Its the book that really inspired me to invest out of state and offered actionable tips for out of state investors.

🤣)If you're lucky enough to put 50% down you can actually probably expect a reasonable cash flow, which is honestly a great place to be.I have not done a comprehensive market survey, neighborhood by neighborhood and zip code by zip code, to tell you (or anyone :) where the "best" area to invest is in terms of cash flow, rate of return, etc.However what I can say is that other investors have told me, and I have seen it myself over the years, that some of the "best" returns can be had in the most difficult areas.

Even with tenant present they can say their gold stash is missing but far less likely. 

@Michael Penny   The buyer is the state itself, and there aren't necessarily any tests, though the state agency has been known to do so basically unannounced / unsolicited (if they get tipped off etc) particularly in the wetlands areas which they have greater regulatory jurisdiction over.

@Jody Sperling This is gold.

Worcester is great place to invest. I

What are 1-3 most important tips in Real Estate Investing that you wish you knew when you first started out? 

Would love to connect sometime.I appreciate the tips, @Kyle Kershner.

What tips can anyone give on past experience?