Welcome to the Forum and I hope that that you enjoy your new hobby. Just ask away on questions you may have. Tips? There must be hundreds and each person will have their own favourites. Mine would be to check all systems out at home, even living in it for a couple of nights. Secondly make lists as you will be surprised at the number of things that you need to capture. Thirdly have an independent damp check carried out within three months maximum unless it’s a panel van motorhome.