A good basic course is usually the one taught as a preparation for getting a real estate license.  

What will the acquisition entail? 

I understand that it might be smart to have a good balance of cash in the SIDRA in preparation of something like this, but that cash sits un invested. 

Prepare for competitive offers by getting pre-approved, having a proof of funds letter, and being flexible.

@Will B.No.. even though I normally do my own tax preparation, when it comes to depreciation recapture the IRS doesn't give you any info on how to fill it out. 

Of course, you can't protect yourself completely, but this will also help you prepare for buying the next properties a little better, and it's an exercise I generally do when I'm on a showing for a property I'm serious about so that I'm factoring this into my analysis to some degree in a "capex" reserve.Capital ExpenseRoofWater Heater x2All AppliancesDriveway/Parking LotBoiler x2FlooringPlumbingWindowsPaintCabinets/CountersStructure (foundation, framing)Components (garage door, etc.)

It took me about 18 months to really study and understand the market I wanted to be in and what owning property truly entailed.

Just realize that it requires many specific conditions to be met, and has much greater risk elements that you need to be prepared to potentially go wrong.

As the consumer, we should be well prepared with your personal info(credit scores, dti, taxes, insurance, etc) to get a baseline estimate.

Understanding this and the mechanics of litigation should help you back into running your business in a way that prepares you for plaintiff's counsel behavior.