I would stick mostly with free materials right now, if you have a tight budget, like the podcasts, and also public libraries (many have rei books in the stacks or are in a network to get you both the best selling real estate books and also classics of real estate investment)...

Rob Gronkowskiis a classic example of spending the bare minimum I know a few people who have successfully raised capital from professional athletes.

These kinds of posts usually results in a lot of replies and the thread evolves into the classic no need to worry, just go to the markets where there is cash flow vs.

I've been told classic 'mortgage brokers' are a thing of the past. 

This is a classic case of the 80-20 rule.

When choosing other items, don't pick the "really different" option or the really plain option, pick something in the middle that looks durable, classic, and interesting.  

@Kevin Mckee this is a classic newcomer question - which is great because it means you've started just like everyone else!

@Larry Ott  You've got a classic mixes use 1031/121 opportunity.  

That's classic!  

I recommend you read the classic book, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.