http://www.usfunds.com/investor-library/frank-talk/what-does-it-take-to-be-in-the-top-1-percent-not-as-much-as-you-think/#.VJbSI8BE4

I have to say the BP podcasts are very addictive and a great way to get yourself into the fast track with investing - In regards to reading real-estate books - I have found that audio books are a much faster medium to get your information in - Your local library should have enough to hold you over, however the most bang for your buck is to listen to the BP podcasts.

@Drew ClementsI know this may sound really stupid, but I have found that getting out of the house and going to the library works for studying. 

It's like having a library at my disposal..

Borrowing a book from the library and using resources available for free here on BP would serve you better than a guru course I would think.  

PC can be great for mid to high-end flips but very tough for Cash-flow rentals and low down, seller-financed properties.OPM (other peoples money) means different things for different people.

Other options include JV/Syndication or partnerships, but again, that is similar to a REIT, so you are back in the S&B space.Some good (but older, with some outdated information, mostly on taxes and secondary market stuff) books on the subject include (all available on Open Library for FREE!)

@Steven RofferSteven, I'm also a newbie investor and am thus far getting a very inexpensive yet comprehensive education on real estate investing through BP, checking out books from the library, reading online and talking to others.

I did my first pc mailing on the 16th and received 3 calls on yesterday. 

I must say they have quite a library of information.