And check out Grant Cardone his real estate stuff is amazing, and listen to the audio book of rich dad poor dad, and audio of gary keller book.

Read the forums, read books (maybe a suggestion is The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller) and set a strong foundation for yourself.

@Gary Baker, An owner carry note is not a 1031 exchange. 

I only thought of this one because I have read the other books in the Millionaire Real Estate series by Gary Keller.

However, a few tax advisers (some famous, like Gary Sutton) consider purchasing real estate properties (a tax advantaged asset) within a SDIRA (a tax advantaged account) a bad proposition, on the idea the two of them nullify each other and lose the tax advantages (like depreciation).Therefore, I'm looking for people with experience with SDIRA's and using them for real estate investing - is it a good strategy or not?

I wish you the best as you embark on your REI venture....Gary

Originally posted by @Gary Barella:Friends and Family.

You should take some time to read some books and analyze the market you will be investing in.Some books I would recommendCrushing it in Apartments and commercial real estate by Brian MurrayRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe One Thing by Gary KellerThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerOn your first flip - I would suggesting hiring a contractor to oversea the whole procedure.

@Gary Clisele - Here are my top 3:1.

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor from Gary Keller is a good book for anyone getting started.