I like that Keller Williams has a profit sharing deal, although I don't fully understand it or if any other companies offer something similar.Also, does the commission split vary from office to office within the same company?

Good books to start with are the Millionaire Real Estate investor by Keller.

Moskowitz at Amazon.comSeller Financing“Streetwise Seller Financing†by Eddie Speed at Amazon.comReal Estate Investing“Find and Assign†by Joe Kamenar“Flip This REO†by Stephani Davis“Nothing Down for the 2000’s†by Robert Allen at Amazon.com"Magic Bullets in Real Estate" by Thomas Daniel Auito at Amazon.com"The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller at Amazon.com"A Master Guide to Income Property Brokerage" by John Peckman at Amazon.com“Successful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes†- by Robert Shemin at Amazon.com“Real Estate Riches†by Dolf De Roos at Amazon.com"Losing my Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way " by Richard Branson at Amazon.com"Getting past no: Negotiating in difficult situations" by William Ury at Amazon.com“ABC's of Real Estate†by Ken McElroy at Amazon.comRobert Kiyosaki BooksBut as far as actual real estate education he is so vague it's not really worth getting his materials. “Real Book of Real Estate†by Robert Kiyosaki at Amazon.com“Rich Dad Poor Dad†by Robert Kiyosaki at Amazon.comSuccessful Real Estate InvestingBook results for Successful Real Estate InvestingInvesting in Real Estate - Gary W.

I just recently joined Keller Williams Cary and they seem to be a pretty investor friendly firm.

BooksHere's a list I compiled this morning of titles that seem to be 1) highly regarded by many folks on this site, and 2) appropriate for someone in my position: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller The Dummies Guide to Real Estate Investing, by Eric Tyson and Robert GriswoldThe following titles also caught my eye, and were recommended by BP users: The Weekend Millionaire's Secrets to Investing in Real Estate: How to Become Wealthy in Your Spare Time, by Mike Summey and Roger DawsonInvesting in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads, by Larry LoftisSuccessful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes, by Robert SheminDefensive Real-Estate Investing, by William BronchickABC's of Real Estate, by Ken McElroyRental Houses for the Successful Small Investor, by Suzanne Thomas1 Minute to Rental Property Riches, by Michael RossiIn my browsing of BP, I also came across recommendations that newbies like myself 1) join a local REI club, and 2) consider working with a 'mentor.'

I noticed these two this morning I know I saw some a week or so ago but can't remember the threads.Examples:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/21/topics/50230-keller-willaims-any-advice-for-a-new-agent-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/91/topics/50122-what-would-you-consider-some-good-rules-for-a-new-hoa-?

It figures your with Keller Williams, Gary Keller is an Investor himself and so are a lot of Keller Williams agents.

I have read many real estate books and have also attended conferences and while many of them are helpful, I have found that the Millionaire Real Estate Investor Book by Gary Keller (founder of Keller Williams Realty) was a great read with many strategies on investing in real estate.

Then once you find that book you love you can reread it and pick up things you missed.Have you read "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller?

Read the "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller.