Throwing this out for information and advice

[John Brazzel]

Hello my friends,

I am new to your site and looking for advice. A little about me, I live in the Atlanta area, and I have an active Georgia Real Estate license, but currently I am working in another profession (which I don't really like) since I need a steady income. I love real estate and like the idea of being a full time real estate investor. .....like watching the fix and flip HGTV shows, but of course it is TV so I am sure it doesn't show the whole story. The new MLS system now gives access to short sales, pre-foreclosures, foreclosures, and similar properties. So here is my question: What /How/Where would you suggest or recommend that I learn the in and outs of real estate investing including how to find money to finance the deals? I have seen the ads on Craigslist looking for "intern investors" and etc, but they seem like they just want money for their courses, and I am not sure they are legit. All advice welcome and appreciated.