They will not only be able to guide you through the process but also provide you with resources to ensure you have a successful journey. 

What I have been guiding my new clients toward is to find deals that cashflow (not too difficult if self managing, tougher but not impossible with management). 

They can also help guide you if it is even worth it or not.

I like the Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing.

Porsha,Homestyle is a great program fairly simple in terms of guide lines and not hard to get approved.

Does anyone have a trusty renovation/construction estimate calculator or guide they use for our market? 

You can pivot based off the neighborhoods whether you want more appreciating deals or better cash flow, I have a mixed portfolio worth about 2.5m.Let's chat i'd love to help guide you and possibly serve you with your real estate needs.

As a father and a real estate investor, one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had is guiding my 16-year-old son into the world of real estate investing.

Here's a guide to help: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-help-your...

I created The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods for investors to get an idea on what types of houses and tenant bases they can expect when investing in the varying neighborhoods in the Cleveland area.