If you're a newbie, I believe it is an absolute basic requirement.Not only will it help clear up some outstanding issues and provide a detailed step-by-step procedure, but also the speakers, Shirley Henderson in particular, offer some valuable tips I have yet to see in any book, YouTube video, etc., or anyone here on bigger pockets.For instance, they will go over the process of double closing, how is totally unnecessary and why only newbie wholesalers would consider it.

Be it large cap, small cap, US equities, foreign equities, emerging markets, bonds, TIPS, etc., this was only diversification within one asset class―paper money.

Any tips for good appraisals?

Any tips for good appraisals?

Any tips on removing the squatter and the dogs?

.*** Handy and can DIY small flip projects, demo, flooring, kitchen/bath remodel, paint, walls, ceiling etc.Hopefully can get some tips from all the experienced investors here.

Any other tips or things I must do would be helpful too.Thank you.

Check out the forums under Starting out, you'll find  a lot of tips to get your feet wet in REI and overcome those fears, doubts and analysis paralysis you may have on your first deal. 

@James Marie hey man, don't get too down about it.Couple things:1) RE isn't for the faint of heart, so know that out of the gate.2) it took me 10 months to find my first deal, and I was pretty active in looking.3) Take the time to listen to the last podcast, there is a great tip on this at the end that is simply put and says it all.4) Really using the word "motivation" is the wrong thinking, motivation comes and goes, it's more of an emotional response of sorts.

@DMitriy Fomichenko Thanks for the tips.