NOLO Press have some very good legal self help books that can get you started. 

If you are out of state this is pretty much impossible and now Agent is going to run around doing that for you. 

Looking at investing abroad but I have no idea what kind of tax and legal implications would surface.

There are deals in Chicago, but the legal environment can be challenging as it's a bit more tenant-friendly.

HUD’s language says the penalties must be “legal and customary,” and PHAs sometimes interpret that to mean it needs to be part of your regular business practice.Including it in the lease helps show it’s customary for you, and it can make things easier if the PHA pushes back or asks for documentation.

Doing it right not only protects you legally but also maintains professionalism with your tenants.Here’s a simple yet effective process that I use, property management software tools like AppFolio or Buildium and an inspection app, such as Property Pal.1.

In their view, maintaining higher rates a bit longer is a safer strategy than risking a resurgence of inflation that could require even more aggressive tightening down the line.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

Since I started, I’ve built a $50M+ company buying real loans, navigating real legal challenges, and actually buying loans - but Guru's only tell others stories.As you know there’s a growing trend of people making more money selling courses than they ever did as operators, especially now that real estate is not easy. 

While zero lost revenue days is near impossible for LTR and MTR properties, the fewest lost revenue days, the better.Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it.   

They said they are firm on their price and will not pay commissions and is suggesting we use a local bank (which we also bank at) who has a legal team as well if we need them to draw up anything.