Foreclosure or Rental property for first investment property?

[Janaye Joyner]

Hello BP,

My husband and I are finally ready to purchase a rental and or foreclosure property. We are conflicted as to rather we should invest in a rental and or a foreclosure for our first purchase (our goal is to eventually invest in both rentals and foreclosures) Also we have heard it is a bad idea to purchase a rental with a pool due to liability, however we live in a very hot city in California, most tenants like the idea of a pool. Also- if anyone could please recommend an online real estate school that would be greatly appreciated! 

Thank you!

Janaye Joyner