I am starting to worry it’s fraud and will be seeking legal counsel on next steps . 

This is definitely a good place to start and to network with people in the market you are looking to invest in.  

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I started as an electrical engineer, but the entrepreneurial fire inside me couldn’t be ignored.

Quote from @Anne Christensen: I'm just starting my real estate adventure, but I do rent my basement on my primary home. 

These figures are updated every Federal fiscal year which starts October 1. 

Start researching price to rent ratios in areas and see which area has the best combination of cash flow/place you want to live!

If structured well, this can be a great way to get started without much cash.

Quote from @Paul LaValley: I live in Tucson and know Tucson really really well so I want to start here and then jump up to include Phoenix area. 

We are looking to make this post to start getting in contact with likeminded people in the areas of Calgary or Edmonton.To provide a little background, we purchased a half duplex 3 years ago in our hometown (Northern Ontario) at the age of 21.