This could be the deal that launches my rental career...or it could be a dud.

I am also 23 and just launched my first direct mail campaign.

I am launching my first direct mail campaign and targeting certain criteria in the 49504 zip.

I too am new to real estate investing and have found the following to be of great value.Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Just a few that will hopefully help launch you to new heights.Best of Luck!

I recently launched this project, called "Maximus Neighborhood Grades" in an effort to develop neighborhood-level grades for key cities all around the country. 

I just launched a "earn as you learn" JV program for first position notes and am happy to give you the details.

@Corey BallantyneIf you are planning to pool money from different investors to purchase real-estate, then you could form a company with 3-4 shareowners and have the company purchase the property - if you are dealing with residential properties you all owners will likely be asked to guarantee the financing.If you are looking to collect monies from a larger group, then you are essentially creating a fund (like a REIT) and should consult with a securities attorney to help you understand the process and costs before you launch yourself down that road.   

So you have a lot of newer investors launching and newer investor going along with the ride .. time will tell on all this stuff.What killed the guys I knew that bought in Texas back in late 80s and early 90s was the lack of tight zoning.. they bought a building got it rented up.. developer builds brand new down the street and raided tenants.. along with economic issues..

I was taught it by some of the best.of course most folks now think they can learn all they need on the internet.. but sales skills NOPE need that one on one training.. its very little nuances that create the winners from the losers.I cringe when I see folks launch into direct mail wholesaling type business with zero sales experience most will just flame out as they have no skills to close the deal.I was taught by some of the very best in the industry in my day...

I am in the process of launching a new app and the fine details are still to be finalised.