Hey guys,Ive been lurking around this forum for a while trying to glean some knowledge until now.

In just a few days of poking around the forums, I've gleaned a wealth of information.To introduce myself -- I'm Ken G., from the foothills east of Sacramento, CA.

A few other points of my investing strategy:• single family homes• 175K-250K price range• Equity position between 20-70%• Looking for properties that need some work and• 15-20% under market valueBasically for the first few years I'm trying to stay away from the the higher end market (commercial and multifamily) but somewhere down the road (2-4 years) I'd be interested in these areas.I believe you need a niche market to focus on, master that niche, and only move out of your niche if you want to work on another niche.Two books that I'm garnering most of my ideas and plans from: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor -- Gary KellerI'm also reading William Nickerson's, "How I Turned $1,000 into Three Million...." but since it's a bit out dated I'm just trying to glean whatever I can from this well written guidebook.

I have meaning to follow up on it, but it means revising all the stuff I read, and gleaned from other investors again.

"Right things", based on information gleaned so far-: 1. fixed savings to back 1st card.2.

That is the first book I purchased and the one that goes along with it.I'm currently reading it every night to glean from it.Phillip

It's a great community and I've glean so much information as an investor here. 

That is a great place to glean some insight.

Glad to be apart of your Network, hope to glean something from you when the time manifest. 

I appreciate all the information i've already gleaned for you guys and look forward to growing with the community. - Steve