There was an article in the LA Times about this a few weeks ago.

I wrote an article a while back that lays out the options about rental properties with LLCs.

I don't know the whole process but there is a lot of great articles here on BP and also a few podcasts where people are doing this and making a LOT of money!

for one, all-inclusive price, you could provide a private bedroom, free internet and cable, access to kitchen and bathroom, private parking, close to school, safe, clean, etc. 

Recently I read an article on bigger pockets, about a truck driver using a hard money lender to buy multi family units eventually quitting his job etc etc, how does this process work?

So I did an in-depth article analyzing them which might be helpful to you.

I have been book hunting lately so any recommendations on books and articles that I can read would be appreciated.

Hello Fellow BPers,I enjoy reading the forums, but there are many times like international trips where I don't have  access to the web, but have time to read.Is there a way I can "download" specific forum topics and read it on my E-reader without internet access?

As far as financing tips, check out these articles I wrote:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/29/the-ultimate-list-of-ways-to-finance-buy-and-hold-property/https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/01/06/selling-loan-submission/

I've spent the past few months listening to the BP podcast, reading RE books and articles, and perusing the BP forums to build a solid foundation in real estate investing.