Good reads would be Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and How to Invest in Real Estate (the beginners guide) by Brandon Turner.

Prior to finding this out, we agreed to honor all current bookings after taking ownership (we would get the income).

I’ve also used Home Warranty services (could write a book actually) as a hedge for C class properties I managed in the past so I empathize with the intent. 

If you’re serious about getting into the game, I’d say build up those local contacts they can be your biggest asset.Glad you’re meeting with someone in real estate financing soon; it’ll be invaluable for guiding you through loan options and what’s realistic for a first purchase.

You need to know the difference and how to find deals before you start anything.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Check out The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to get a better understanding of the neighborhoods and the different asset classes we have here in #TheLand.

I have been listening to the BP podcast and been reading the forum as well as RE books.

If you're wondering where to start without much experience, here are a few ideas:Hit the Books (and the Web): There’s a wealth of knowledge out there.

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.