Kristin Moore from Keller Williams Grand Rapids East.

From there you can start to narrow down to what areas would be appropriate to buy in.I recommend a couple of books to get started:Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiABCs of Real Estate Investing - Ken McElroyMillionaire Real Estate Investor - Keller/PapasanFurthermore, by far the most valuable resource I have come across is the BP Podcast.

A rule of thumb Gary Keller states in his book "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor"   

I live in Fort Worth, TX (near keller and Saginaw) and I am also interested in a good realtor who understands the whole buy and hold investment.

My girlfriend of a few years has always wanted us to do some type of business together but always thought real estate investing was too risky cause everyone is flipping cause of TV shows (i agree with her on that aspect) and the market is saturated, so I've been doing my research and planning without her.Over the past month she has come around more, asking questions and I finally got her to read Gary Kellers "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" and it seems as if she has caught the bug as well bombarding me with questions and scenarios and seems to genuinely share the enthusiasm and interest to learn I have had for months.At this point we are hoping to purchase our first rental sometime before the spring, just wanted to share my mini success story with you guys and gals.

Recommend Real Estate investing for Dummies and Millionaire real estate investor by Keller.

@Hank Keller Thanks Hank.

I'm an intern at a Keller Williams office nearby and I've learned a lot from them, now I want to take the initiative for my future.

Aislinn Phelan at Keller Williams is great.  

@evan @Evan Rattrayundefined hey Evan did you find a realtor yet I can be of assistance to your as our brokerage of Keller Williams spans across america.