Check the recent BP blog posts.

I have almost zero background in real estate other than I've recently purchased a house (before finding BP) and I've started to educate myself via BP posts/blogs, podcasts, and reading recommended books.  

Hi everyone, I was listening to one of BP's blogs this morning on my way to work and was inspired to join this site.

Here is a blog where I wrote about a recent 42 unit we bought and did creative things to add value. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/bought-multi-million-dollar-apartment-complex-age-26/Just a few ways to produce ancillary income:- Laundry Coin laundryDetergent/laundry essentials in a vending machine in the common area laundry rooms.Rent individual W/D to each unit-Parking Garage parkingCovered parkingprime spot parkingJust plain old charge for parking-Renovations Interior units upgradesCommon area renovationExterior upgrades for curb appeal-Vending machines In common areas such as exercise room, pool house, laundry or leasing office-Trash pick up service In high-end buildings they have a service where you can set trash outside your door and for a fee maintenance will go around each night and collect it so the resident doesn't have to carry it to the dumpster.

Such of renting/owning is called house hacking - you can search for it on the blog for more details and information. 

That can set you up for predatory dealing.Read the blog on BP "How To Develop A Good BS Meter" That will tell you where to begin in real estate and investing. :)  

Specific information about that is in the BP forums, blogs and podcasts.

welcome @Mark GreenMake sure you listen to all the podcasts, read the blogs and books on BP. 

Found a great blog for any other newbies out there looking to analyze deals.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/09/18/analyze-a-real-estate-deal/

Went through the Free Course here on bigger pockets and have been listening to the podcasts/reading the blogs daily.