Start asking question and check out blog and podcast, tons of info here.

I started a blog this year and hopefully I will be able to monetize it in some way some day.

I was reading in blog post http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/06/25/buy-a-house-with-2000-or-less/In it it talked about using private money.

You may wanna consider starting a "Member Blog" about your remodeling process - http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs - as I think case studies and real life stories are so great for learning from.

Recently over the last month or so been listening to the bp podcast religiously, reading up on the beginners guide/blog/forums, and scouring the internet for valuable information.

BP is a great resources with several tools at your disposal (forums, blogs, podcasts, fileplace, and more), so make sure you spend some time to familiarize yourself with site and its offerings.

Natalie Kasak Welcome to BPIf you haven't found it yet Check out the Free Beginners GuideBe sure to check out the podcasts as well as the blogs.

Since then I've continued my education via podcasts, books, perusing various RE blogs, asking questions anyone involved in the business.Origin: Originally from the Bronx --> San Bernardino, San Jose, & Monterey California --> Atlanta --> Newport News, Virginia --> Iowa Falls, IAWhat do I do :: I am a pastorRE Goals :: Duplicate my income in order to provide financial stability and security for my family.BiggerPockets :: During my research & studying I cam across the site.

That's a loss of at least $1179.15 a month, not including taxes,insurance, vacancy, maintenance, etc.This property doesn't make sense as a rental.I've recently written a blog post emphasizing that real estate isn't something you should go into casually and that real estate gurus (people arguing you should do 0% down) are not acting in your best interest.It might be worth a read: http://peartreeproperty.com/real-estate-gurus-are-full-of-it/

I talked about the idea of landlords holding block parties last year http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2997/blog_posts/22502-why-landlords-should-sponsor-block-parties and some though it was a good idea.