Best sources for education

[Grant Shafer]

Hello everyone. My name is Grant, and I'm new to BP. My background: I became an accidental landlord about 6 years ago. I then met my wife, who owned her own house, and we bought a larger house together. Her house then became our second rental, and has been for the last 4 years. Things have been up and down. I've had some issues, but nothing we haven't been able to get through. Both have dependable tenants in them now.

Now to the point of my post. I'm thinking of branching out, and looking into getting more rental property / properties. I have decided that since I am basically already in the business it would be worthwhile to get better educated to be able to better handle my current rentals but also any future ones.

What forms of education would everyone recommend? I know that's an extremely broad question, but that's just the kind of education I am looking for right now: broad. I am considering taking a class for real estate agents (just for the info, no plans to take the tests), but I'm wondering how relevant that would be. Any thoughts on that option? Any must read books? Seminars? Websites? Let's say you had to pick one piece of educational material that had the most bang for the buck / time, what would it be?

I am in the Denver area, if it makes any difference. Appreciate any input.

Grant

[Karen Margrave]

Grant Shafer Real estate princiiples would probably be a good start to building a foundation. You can probably do it online through a local community college, or something like Allied Schools.