Newb Question (preapologies)

[David Arney]

I've been reading many different threads, and I find all of them really fascinating. Each one is it's own story, yet in a way they are all related and you use the same tools to solve the problem(just like in poker).

I'm coming into one big snag, though, and that is I have no idea what any of these terms mean!!

I admit, I really know nothing about real estate and I came here with only an interest. No experience, no contacts, and I'm not even looking at a property. I just want to learn. I have a small sum of savings that I though could help me out if I do decide to invest, that's about it.

In addition to this website, are there any good books you recommend, for complete beginners like me? I have no clue what a bird dog is, even though I read that thread, nor do I really even know about hard money loans or non disclosure agreements or any of that. I need just somethign to start out. Or maybe a thread to point out that has a list of terms and such.

thanks