Help newbee lost in the wilderness of Real estate investing.

[Shema Turner]

Hi guys,

My husaband and I are thinking about investing in either multi family units or single family home, for long term gain. We are planning on being landlords.

[/b]As newbees to real estate:

1.Can someone point us in the direction of where we should be researching.

2. Also how can we evaluate a property to see whether its a good or bad deal? (The numbers are my weak points, I think once I figure out the numbers everything will make sense to me)

3. What Should we be looking for before buying a property?

4. What are the best areas to invest in now?

I appreciate any assitance given.

Thanks
Shema Turner