I have been listening to the podcast for a few months now and watching the "Real Estate for Rookies" YouTube show and I've been learning and also reading different books on real-estate investing.

What I would like to are some reading recommendations for learning the meat and potatoes on the processes of completing rehabs, and the processes of working with contractors?

I’d love to learn from your successes (and challenges) as we continue to refine our approach.Looking forward to your insights and feedback!

Or, the "pay me to learn how to raise money, so you can then go and raise money for my deals".  

I am looking to learn about the industry and set a goal of making my first purchase this year if it makes financial sense. 

I look forward to continue to learn by engaging on the forum platform!

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

You came to the right place to learn more about real estate investing!

The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection. 

It can be discouraging for newcomers.Solution: Develop resilience and learn to view rejection as part of the process.