You will learn tons of information through the podcasts and ultimate beginners guide.

So is the ultimate beginners guide.

Other people's opinions on the matter ultimately aren't important.  

I've been called that from about 6yo.My personal preference is to start small but not knowing to much about the game here is limiting my view on how far I can make the 200k go without being able to borrow funds (and which market I ultimately choose to invest)I have completed a 2 page business sketch stating that I'm happy with 2-3 projects in the first year as I'm not putting a ton of pressure on myself time wise.

I currently live and work in SoCal, but I may ultimately move to the Wisconsin/Illinois area (SO's friends and family).About the property: 7 units (6 Efficiency, 1 2BR) in a 3-Story house on the Upper Easy Side. 

Check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide if you haven't already.

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You're in the right place if you're interested in learning.Check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide under the Education Tab and check out the Podcasts.  

The ultimate beginners guide is a good place to start.

Take a look at some of the suggestions below:Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck 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.