@Andrew S. that was my reaction too but he's the expert.

You as the expert in marketing real estate can be a huge help: you will want a lease signed and security deposit made in time for underwriter review, prior to releasing financing contingency because hypothetical tenants and hypothetical rental income will not cut it.

Go to H & R Block to have your taxes done:They'll have an expert do your return.They'll explain it to you.You can buy "Piece of Mind" option where they'll pay for a mistake on the return and represent you with the IRS, gratus.They have inexpensive tax courses you can take on Trusts, LLCs, Real Estate, etc.

Hi Naveen,I've bought two properties with renters in place, but am not an expert...1.

I am not an expert, but I have over 10 rentals that I have accumulated over the last 20 years.

Maybe this is too big to take on but...However I am no expert in REI and will defer to those that have actually done deals.

Hey Spencer, I'm not an expert on the topic but since you haven't received any responses yet I thought I'd throw these links out there for you to see if they help:http://www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/knowrisksofownerbuilder/http://www.cslb.ca.gov/BuildingOfficials/OwnerBuilderOverview.asphttp://articles.latimes.com/1991-04-14/realestate/re-503_1_contractor-licensing-laws-licensing-exemption

Okay, what do you experts peeps think of this: I mailed 1600 absentee owners 1 round... but I am thinking that I would expand the geography and mail out of state only to have a more targeted list...

I would pick a few mail routes on EDDM, and try to become the neighborhood expert in those areas.

You can learn a ton from the real estate experts on the site.Once you get to town, please visit MIG, our local Real Estate Investor Association (REIA).