How to books are important but more critical are books that teach you how to think. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a must or a book I read recently Extreme Ownership will work on you.

"The Book" is concise with minimal customization.

Excellent books for someone just starting out A book is a good place to start, but without the hands on knowledge you are already dead in the water.  

Scott's book. I

Also, your book is an excellent tool for beginners like myself.

I spent the last 6 months reading every book I could get my hands on (which eventually led me here), listening to podcasts and networking and finally made the jump from reading to doing!

@Wanda Samuel the free book is a great place to start.

I stumbled upon an REO property that could use some rehabbing but I'm not plannig to flip a home until I finish reading the book. I

I'm not on a TV Show, I didn't write a Best Selling Book.  I

Any book I read about RE always talks about mentors, we we'll see if that happens.