Used bookstores and ebay.

Good luck trying to start one from scratch, you'd probably have an easier time trying to get an adult bookstore / massage parlor past a zoning board.

The Bigger Pockets book store if full of great books: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store

"Active businesses" in an IRA pay UBIT (unrelated business income tax), just like a university pays on income from a bookstore.

In fact, I completely raided a bookstore one time and just got several books on all different financial facets.

I feel like a fat kid in a candy store with these information -- Well, I am a fat kid, in a book store. lol.

Same salary, commissions, opening a ton of doors that turn you into an insider, and it will not hurt your banking career if you decide to go back, but will instead give you perspectives and insights to give value to your customers.Weigh the options, find out the specifics, but if there are no major deal breakers go for it.I once had a guy talk to me in a bookstore; we were just looking at the same book, and started talking.

Then try the book stores for college text books on business law and real estate, get the 101 series, beginning texts.Next, check with a Realtor, make friends with several, but see if they have the text book they had when they went to real estate school to get their license.In the mean time, check out internet sites, especially this one (LOL) and read the forums and articles.

I have found that the books you buy online or in book stores give you hte best information.

The Bigger Pockets book store if full of great books: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store