The current countertops are green, like moldy cheese green!

I don't want to throw everything at a property only to live on white bread and kraft cheese for 30 years while I pay it off.I guess what Im asking for is guidance in terms of strategy for buying that first home then trading up to the next one or leveraging home equity to start the road of owning multiple properties.stressing because of the time frame, the lack of my capital, the lack of selection on Maui, the cost, and timing...

Practical examplesRich Man in Babylon - Financial AdviceRich Dad Poor Dad - Mindset, Basics of personal finance and investingWho Moved My Cheese - LifeThe Entrepreneur Mind - MindsetAll the best!

Growing up, if there was mold on bread or cheese, we just cut off that part and ate the rest.

Who Moved My Cheese, Spencer Johnson2.

Those people are looking to hire a builder and will siphon off most of the cheddar in the deal.

Who Moved My Cheese was entertaining and very educational.Richest Man in Babylon is a good read.I was 16 when I read Trump, Art of the Deal and I loved it.I think a 15 year old might like One Red Paper Clip as well.

Especially in Georgia where it is highly regulated .You can target any area you want, it will reduce the overall notes available to you the more you set conditions on what you want to buy.There are always deals out there, the cheese just moves on how to best find them.

Sammie,Check out the Start Here pagehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereHere's a BP article on some practicals on finding a mentor:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/16/finding-mentor-real-estate/Also, an article on basic [low cost, almost free] acquisition strategies that I've done or still do since I started:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/23/acquisition-domination/Here's some books I would recommend for personal growth as an investor and as you enter this industry:Think and Grow Rich:http://www.soilandhealth.org/03sov/0304spiritpsych/030413.hill.think.and.grow.rich.pdfHow to win friends:http://erudition.mohit.tripod.com/_Influence_People.pdfRichest Man in Babylon:http://www.ccsales.com/the_richest_man_in_babylon.pdfWould also recommend Tim Ferriss' 4 Hour Workweek, Michael Ellsberg's The Education of Millionaires, and Who Moved My Cheese

Walter,Here's a BP article on some practicals on finding a mentor:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/16/finding-mentor-real-estate/Also, an article on basic [low cost, almost free] acquisition strategies that I've done or still do since I started:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/23/acquisition-domination/Here's some books aren't specifically about real estate, but will enrich you as an investor and businessman.Think and Grow Rich:http://www.soilandhealth.org/03sov/0304spiritpsych/030413.hill.think.and.grow.rich.pdfHow to win friends:http://erudition.mohit.tripod.com/_Influence_People.pdfRichest Man in Babylon:http://www.ccsales.com/the_richest_man_in_babylon.pdfWould also recommend Tim Ferriss' 4 Hour Workweek, Michael Ellsberg's The Education of Millionaires, and Who Moved My Cheese