Yes there are great reasons to net work in this business, but use sourses like Bigger Pockets and the public library to learn the basics before signining up for any of the online RE gurus or those who offer fantastic opportunities in an auditorium.

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@Ryan HeraldThis sounds like a fantastic opportunity to you.  

Hi Leslie,This is a fantastic investment option and would be even more fantastic if I was an accredited investor.

And BP is a fantastic resource, but let's be honest, what you are looking for is WAY too much information to pass along through a forum on the interwebs....

They are fantastic.

Fantastic job as per usuall Cory.

I've found the podcasts and BP materials to be fantastic.

BP has been a fantastic resource with the books, podcast, blogs, and forums(I use them all).

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