Personally, I'm just 27, so I'd like to soak up all the knowledge and experience that I can! 

podcasts, ebooks, youtube vids, etc, there is so much free-knowledge out there, soak it all in then get to work & do some deals!

If he's able to do this with a four bedroom property it will be reduced even more and he may potentially be able to live in the property for free / next to nothing.By using this strategy, my client will be able to control an asset for far less than it would normally cost him, and still receive the tax benefits, appreciation, and principal paydown of the loan.Plus, by having reduced monthly expenses, he'll be able to pocket the extra funds he's saving every month and use those to fix up the house and force appreciation or save as a down payment for property #2 in a few years.Depending on your financial situation, you may also be able to do this for a residential multifamily property (2-4 units) such as a duplex, and that way you can have one side all to your self if you value the extra privacy and space.This is just one way to get started, but there are many more depending on your experience, comfort level, and financial situation.Be sure to soak up the vast amounts of knowledge here on the site, and ask any questions you may have if you get stuck or need some advice.Best of luck!

Soak it up. 

The semi gloss made it so that the texture couldn't be soaked in order to easily remove it.

The student renters that I inherited that didn't have this kind of discussion with are the ones that leave furniture everywhere, oil soaked garages, freeze out the AC units, etc.  

Im jealous for the ones that started in their teens, lots of knowledge to soak up that early.

thanks for the great replies. i am soaking up all i can here on bp, but the post lack the real ABC's of things. there is not question that they are informative. i feel i might benifit more from all the great infor here if i solid knowledge of basics. any tips on which books, ebooks, or other resources that will help me accomplish this task?

Let that soak in.Don't loose the fire... but if you don't have a money to loose ... immerse yourself in learning.

I will try to soak up other little tidbits to guide me as well!