utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

:)I'm entering this with zero experience so I would definitely appreciate any recs for must-read threads or blog posts for multi-family buy and hold strategies, especially for people living in expensive markets.

just read this article http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7021138It says I'm going to pay $2k to $5k for use of the funds for a double close?

I am about to jump into the "pool" of direct mail marketers...yup, as the distressed property owner sorts through his mail, over the trash can looking for utility bills....and throws away all those yellow letters etc....I'm actually going to spend some hard earned money to be one of those letters....with the hope that someone on my mail list chooses to open the letter, or read the postcard and call me to see if I can help them out of their financial situation.I've asked a lot of questions....watched videos....read articles...and given it a lot of thought.I need a list that I can mail to on a consistent basis..I'm thinking once a month for six months...then move on to a new list.The criteria I plan to use:single family and multi family propertiesowned for at least 10 yearshave a trustees sale notice recorded within the last three monthsMaricopa CountyIs this a perfect list?

Lol)I have since, read and/or studied eeeeevery book, blog, article, webpage, documentary, there is on real estate...or it seems I have!

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts. 

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts. 

You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums.

(Orlando and Central Florida) Many on these forums/blogs/podcasts suggest investing in your own back yard and that's the area I know well but maybe I need to look into other areas. 

Jordan, this may be helpful:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4445/blog_post...