Subscribe to MLS data, analyze the trend based on configuration inside zip code.2. visit all those open homes, note all good/bad3. visit all flipped homesThe problem why you only breakeven in your flip is either the two :a) you bought at the wrong time or wrong purchase priceb) you are under-estimate the rehab costyou need to do market research without the help of realtor, if you don't master it yourself you will make the same mistake.In flips, timing is extremely important in my opinion.

One of my goals for 2018 is to exponentially grow my blog subscribers.

I subscribe to a service that tracks all housing sales in the US and measures growth and decline in housing values (updated quarterly).

@Jeremy Santy  As a PM, We subscribe to PropertyMeld which also "talks" to our PM management system. 

House hacking is a great way to start small but take action.Here are a few of my recommendations for getting started:1️⃣ Download this ultimate beginner’s guide: https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/1694/UBG_2018.pdf2️⃣ Read BP beginner books on investing: https://store.biggerpockets.co...Also, read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 3️⃣ Subscribe to BP podcasts or YouTube channel and watch their webinars. 4️⃣ Ask questions here on the forums.5️⃣ Visit (join) a local (and legit) real estate investment association.6️⃣ Consider joining a BP bootcamp: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-investing-bootcampsI wish you all the best in your investing journey!

You could also subscribe to propstream 

Outside of that, I’ll share some of my general recommendations:1️⃣ Download this ultimate beginner’s guide: https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/1694/UBG_2018.pdf2️⃣ Read BP beginner books on investing: https://store.biggerpockets.co...Also read, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki3️⃣ Subscribe to BP podcasts or YouTube channel and watch their webinars. 4️⃣ Ask questions here on the forums.5️⃣ Visit (join) a local (and legit) real estate investment association.I wish you all the best in your investing journey!

Sometimes starting small locally with long-term rental is a great way to start.Here’s a few things I would like to recommend as well:1️⃣ Download this ultimate beginner’s guide: https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/1694/UBG_2018.pdf2️⃣ Read BP beginner books on investing: https://store.biggerpockets.co...Also, read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 3️⃣ Subscribe to BP podcasts or YouTube channel and watch their webinars. 4️⃣ Ask questions here on the forums.5️⃣ Visit (join) a local (and legit) real estate investment association.6️⃣ Consider joining a BP bootcamp: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-investing-bootcampsI wish you all the best as you get started.

Books: "Multi-family Millions" and "Emerging Real Estate Markets" by David Lindahl and "ABC's of Real Estate Investing" and "Advanced ABCs of Real Estate Investing" Ken McElroyAlso, subscribe to podcasts, including BP and listen to those. 

Check out the following to help you get started:1️⃣ Download this ultimate beginner’s guide: https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/1694/UBG_2018.pdf2️⃣ Read BP beginner books on investing: https://store.biggerpockets.co...Also, read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 3️⃣ Subscribe to BP podcasts or YouTube channel and watch their webinars. 4️⃣ Ask questions here on the forums.5️⃣ Visit (join) a local (and legit) real estate investment association.6️⃣ Consider joining a BP bootcamp: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-investing-bootcampsFeel free to contact me if you have additional questions.I wish you all the best in your investing journey!