I've been cheap my whole life, I never buy a book if the library has it, I study accounting, law, construction, remodeling and other subjects of interest.

The vast majority of real estate investing seminars and clubs are encouraging you to search out desperate home owners or distressed properties to be rehabbed.Not to mention the fact that today’s disillusioned stock investors have now realized that residential real estate investing offers better returns, with less capital risks.

To be a success in real estate you need to:Dream your dreamPut your dream down on paperSet up a business plan around your dreamSet up short and long term goals around your dreamJoin a Real Estate Investing ClubResearch and Study postings at real estate investing forumsSearch out real estate investing books at your local library and study themSearch out used bookstores for real estate investing booksSearch out the laws in your state to determine what you can and can't do as an investorOnce you have completed the above you are now ready to take your dream to the next level.Search out two or three real estate investing strategies you want to use that fall into the 9 steps I've listed above.Now you need to take some courses and or seminars on your strategy of choice!

The demand for their produce vastly outweighs the supply, and people show up week after week just to spend time in such an amazing oasis.We're currently planning on getting a property with just under 2/3rds of an acre so we can expand our nursery business (we grow native plants and potted herbs) and get into growing organic herbs for local restaurants.

My current plan is to find some books at the library for this, but any ideas (or book recommendations :D ) would be welcome.

We always encourage investors to peruse sites like ours, and to spend a bit of time at the local library.

I'd lstart reading a few books at the library and articles online until you get some understanding of real estate.

Liz,One suggestion that I heard recently was that if you aren't sure about some of the books, tapes, videos, etc. being offered, you may be able to take a look through them at your local library.

Nice, thanks, I think i'll pay the library a visit :mrgreen:

Have you tried your local library?