While I agree with Bill G. that these books can sometimes have some "fluff" you need to wade through, I think the overall vision and mindset ideas that come from some of these books are invaluable.

I believe I need a great relationship with a bank/lender who sees my vision and no matter the interest rates and percentages, if they can provide the financial support, the end justifies the means.Thank you in advance.Max

You have a lot of good resources here on BP start here http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing , listen to podcasts, a good book for buy and hold is Building Wealth One House at a Time..good book for buy and holdsTip 2# Setup keyword alerts http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/19...for your farming areas in northeast OhioTip 3# Seek local investors and meet them for lunch/coffee and expand your network ask other investors how they got started, tips and tricks of the trade Tip 4# Start building your network and ask the local investors recommendations for realtors, bankers, general contractors etc you have to work on creating a teamTip 5# Create a vision and identify a strategy to achieve the vision.

. - I know, but I can tunnel vision at times and get stuck on a thought or opinion.

“We are excited to join four other platforms that share a common vision: online capital formation is efficient, effective and a great way to involve the community.”The real estate crowdfunding sector has grown dramatically in the past year.

I will probably be in the minority here but I'm not seeing your vision.

My vision is starting to come together thanks to the tips and pod casts.

Here in my state a lot of the towns use Vision Appraisal for their property card info. 

Working with a team of architects, our grand vision for this property called for the addition of a 14-foot skylight over a 900 square foot great room, a bi-level 2,500 square foot deck with sweeping views of the Napa vineyards, an overall modern design, and a chef’s kitchen.

Fair warning, this could be a very difficult conversation where you find out your visions of what the future looks like don't align.