Hello, Carmelo, I am a real estate starter as well, I have read a lot of books and listen BP podcasts. 

I did just work with an investor client who purchased out in your backyard so you might want to look there for starters.

A few easy starter classics (especially with the buy and hold theme) are Buy and Hold (Schumacher) and what to do while you hold Landlording (Leigh Robinson) often at most libraries or a few bucks used... then build on to more recent books based on your themes and interest...

In my opinion the best starter book is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiosaki.

Another question being; would it possibly be more worth my while to talk to my bank about buying my first starter home before jumping into courses?

Hey @Ray LaiWell, for starters, does the 4th BR have a closet?

If you're numbers are correct - buy for $89K, rehab for $70K, ARV $185K this is a non-starter. 

@Dave Jackson - your property manager should be able to answer your questions.It varies greatly across the city.For starters - I would NOT recommend multi family [unless 10+ units] and to just stick to SFH for awhile until you get settled in - IMHO

Good Luck and I am sure that right starter property is out there for you. 

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