Check out the different Forum Categories here as they can answer a lot of questions you have just reading through.

Just check the facts and figures.Like you suggested, there are various opinions, which are all valuable and it's great like that.

And most regret it.I'll make the opposite case: it is VERY hard to screw up when buying i.e. a duplex in good condition in a desirable neighborhood and either self-manages or hire a quality PM to manage.To any new investor who is reading this: In real estate cost and risk have an inverse relationship.

If this is a property you want to buy you can make any offer you want but your owner financing offer is awful if she has any financial acumen. 

No excuses for being unable to read or understand it.

The hilly terrain is a main reason for this and you can't really see that on a map so knowing the areas is key.We have old housing stock as well so big things like plumbing and electrical can vary cost wise if they have or haven't been updated.

I have purchased the following books:ABCs of Buying Rental Property The ABCs of Property Management The ABCs of Real Estate Investing The Advanced Guide to Real Estate InvestingThe Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownWhat order do you recommend reading them in?

Hi Stephen, I would suggest reading as much as you can and connecting with people in the industry.

My name's Cody, I have been listening to the podcast for years, and I've read all the books.

You are going to gain a lot from this group of investors.