New member from Southeast Michigan

[Ian Chornoby]

New to the business/investor side of real estate.  I have minimal experience in 'flipping' personal properties (occupying residence while renting rooms/fixing/selling).  Interested in buying for rentals and/or flipping single family homes to create passive income and LEARN before I move onto bigger investments.  I have knowledge and networks throughout the residential/commercial construction industry, but only minimal knowledge in investing and real estate market. 

But that's why I'm here! 

Any guidance and information would be greatly appreciated!  Specifically:  Tips on how to find target areas and how to pick and negotiate deals out of the bunch.   

[Kyle Scharoll]

Welcome @Ian Chornoby! I am new to the site as well, but tons of great info and great people here.  I'll second @Michael Ventura's recommendation the BP podcast. Especially if you don't have a ton of extra time it is a fantastic way to learn more about all aspects of real estate investing. Good luck!