Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.You need to get a firm grasp on two things: the ways to make money with real estate, and how to find deals that match your goals.P.S.

One of the first books Dave gave me to read was, Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Some landlords complained about having no bookings for months.

I have read the book on long distance investing and still am not too confident to get started.

I have listened to plenty of podcasts and ready a number of books, but only a few mention purchasing yours first rental with a HELOC.

How many struggle in there bookings, to find way around, ask "what is this corn-dog like thing"..... 

Durability is so important—nothing more stressful than scrambling to replace a piece of furniture between bookings!

And there are real estate text books, many used in business schools, as well as building trade books, magazines, youtube videos.

There are towns that are not too far where there could be some options for you, but I would start going to real estate investor meetups and pair that with books and podcasts.

Purchase price: $465,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Checkout my Airbnb here: airbnb.com/h/madeirabeachoasisSalt Water Pool & Hot Tub: $60,000Tiki bar with electrical hookup: $3,500Mural: $1600Interior Furnishings: $6,500Exterior Furnishings: $1,500Monthly gross booking revenue: $8,000-$12,000