Funny how this is never the stuff of podcasts and books...you're a rock star!

New landlords may think that's standard given that the booking and listing platforms are pushing it.

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.

The salespeople tell you they will keep in touch and hold your hand through the transactions but they will not contact you after they get you to pay unless you have capital for a deal of theirs.

Be mindful of a gift tax implications if you sell a house for less than FMV.Also be mindful of transactions between related parties when selling at a loss.

Go on Amazon and search "The Rockstar Real Estate Agent Roadmap" book. :) It doesn't talk or teach about making millions as an agent but helps you understand what a career typically looks like and things to consider before jumping in.

I have been reading and listening to real estate investing books everyday for a while now and it is something i want to pursue. 

Get in contact with a 1031 exchange company during the transaction and roll it into another property perhaps.

If you can sit on the sidelines and be choosy this requirement is fine, but you are going to have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find someone with that much cash on a wrap sale transaction...it may take 6+ months unless you advertise like a mad man3.

@Gail Travers thank you for taking the time to respond and for the book suggestion.