We want to go the long term rental properties route and we're both taking classes in the evenings (real estate for her and law for me) to try and kickstart our investing journey this summer. 

Education wise, you probably won't get much more out of the seminars, but you MAY meet some like minded investors to help kickstart your career.

It beats the 70% rule by about 1-2%, and I'm excited to see this project through, make some money, learn a whole lot, and have it kickstart more RE dealings.My day-job is in intellectual property, and I'm a part-time realtor, having been licensed for a year and a half.

I've been in my research phase for some time now, but BP has really kickstarted my motivation and given me the confidence to make a move.Regarding your question, it depends on what niche of real estate investing you are interested in.

Here's the one that I use about every week, to kick start your efforts....Inspection ClauseThe sale of this house is contingent upon a home inspection satisfactory to Purchaser.

Fannie Mae was founded in 1938, and there was lots of money available to kick start the economy post WWII.

Definitely read that wholesaling guide that @Brett Snodgrass recommended.Since you're new to the site, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of BP and kickstart your investing career: Start here.

Your plan to use $1M from selling your business to kickstart your real estate journey sounds exciting. 

Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of BP and kickstart your investing journey:Start here.

Also kickstarted the process of setting up an LLC and am seeing some units this weekend (multi-family and townhomes).