Welcome @Teri MorganJoin your local REIA http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/real-estate-clubs...I have a 40 + post on Buying on Terms without bankshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1801...The beginner ebook is awesomehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/Your REIA should help you with many things.Best Wishes,BrianPS Colleague me and @Josh Caldwell :)

You may want to check out my BP blog and/or e-book.

There free ebooks, guides, blogs and Podcasts and more to help you get started.

E-books, videos, you name and I probably have it.

Note the cheapest grade of hardwood is the same to tenants as the most expensive.For me lowest cost SS appliances (they look nicer than midgrade black or white), cheap granite tile counter top (looks like granite in photos), tile backsplash and wood trim edge, new off the shelf premade builders grade cabinets, 3 tone paint, ceiling, walls and trim complimentary colors (look at model homes in your area for ideas). hardwood floors, new bathroom with tile surround having an accent strip, new vanity.

I'm not a moron, have a great filter for scams/******** (am a comp sci major after all) and would never sink any kind of money into any kind of "e-book."

If you send me a PM I can send you an ebook copy to read.

Complimentary businesses too, people go eat and go next door for teeth cleaning!

I will definitely check out the podcasts and the ebooks.

Have you read Brandon's ebook Ultimate Guide to REI?