Get EVERYBODY's INFORMATION and keep track of it.AGENTS / BROKERS-ATTORNEYS / CASH BUYERS / LENDERS / PROPERTY MANAGERS / TITLE COMPANIES / CLOSING AGENTS / WHOLESALERSSTART BUILDING YOUR CASH BUYERS LIST.https://www.reianyc.org - link to a REIA meeting in NEW YORK.Some great books to read:ANY BOOK ON BP, Just go up to the Bookstore tab on top of this page.Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill - GOOD PRINCIPLES FOR INVESTMENTSThe 10X Rule -  Grant Cardone - MASSIVE ACTION Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki - REAL ESTATE DRIVENThe One Thing - Gary Keller - HYPER-FOCUSING IN ONE AREA There are so many books.Best of Luck,Alex Hively

Long story semi-short: the other daughters granted, lets call her "Paris" which is a daughter of his, they granted her full permission to own the house but she was never officially put on the deed it was a verbal agreement saying "yea Paris you can take control of the property" So eventually after sitting for so long  the house was deteriorated and was agreed to be demolished by Gary (who is Paris's nephew) for 28k around 2008.

And 36 Other Key Financial Measures" by Frank Gallinelli"The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan"Hold: How to Find, Buy and Rent Houses for Wealth" by Steve Chader and Jennice Doty"Set for Life" by Scott TrenchThese books will give you a solid foundation for you to begin building your real estate investment portfolio. 

@Gary BurnettA LLC owned by an IRA is not a DIY project.  

@Luis BermudezThe one thing by Gary Keller.

Always nice to talk with those who have invested, or are thinking of investing, in Pittsburgh, Gary

@Gary Abner Re: Fyi..

@Gary Mac I will be doing that definitely when they renew.

in Gary Indiana.

That being said, when I was looking for some solid direction, I found The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller to be an amazing resource as it really lays out a great path and models to follow.