Obviously I'm not a sage bastion of wisdom, but here are a couple of books I started with after diving into BiggerPockets, much like you:1.

Thanks and look forward to some sage advice!

White on white would need a different floor coloring so it doesn't wash out the kitchen, but a nice grey or even a soft color (think country blue or sage green) would add a special touch.

Too bad they can't harvest tumble weeds or sage brush.

@Sage BalakrishnanThe room specs will be a little different depending on your local building codes, but I can tell you from personal experience that you should read up on the code for what makes a legit room before you do anything else.  

@Carey Greiner - Talk to Cheri Hill in Reno with Sage International. 

What sage advice is there at this point for a cash strapped investor with an 8a-6p job + a family?

i do not live close to a reia group here in virginia.thanks again,keith "sage" ottmanlaurel fork, va.

warning: can be addictive, and can keep you up way too late at night.best successes,sage

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