@Basit Siddiqi, @Linda Weygant, @Michael Plaks, @Nicholas Aiola, @Eamonn McElroy,  what do my esteemed cpa colleagues say (this would be a great introduction for you also Sandy)?

Great introduction into real estate.

I believe house hacking would be a great introduction into real estate.

@Gabriel Garcia, great introduction! 

Great introduction!

I'm currently househacking a nice little duplex here in Pocatello which has been a great introduction with a lot of "on the fly" learning.My goal is to acquire small multifamily properties from Southeastern Idaho to Northern Utah, eventually scaling to larger multifamily. 

I would start with something like "The Unofficial Guide To Real Estate Investing" because it's a great introduction to the power of real estate and the knowledge required.

Its a great introduction to BP, the leaders here, and an introduction to many REI techniques.

Welcome to BP @Steven Tierney ..great introduction..As @Shaun Reilly mentioned, i would suggest going to the Black Diamond Event in Waltham..i consider myself a beginner as well, and i learn a lot every time i go..Best of luck in searching for leads..it's is very difficult in the beginning but you have to create a marketing plan (a combination of direct mail, website, driving for dollars etc)

Great introduction @Daniel Featherston  When you say you want to own at least one commercial building, and have done over $20 Million in real estate transactions within 8 years, do you have more specific short term goals?