And if you still are hesitant to get started, and think this mentorship could help, I would have a list of very specific questions ready:If you issue is finding good deals (welcome to RE today), ask what Tom will actually do to get you more deals?  

This is also my friend’s childhood home. 

Purchase price: $1,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $34,500 Bought this property from Detroit Land Bank Authority.

I learned this the hard way when I used to do weddings.

Quote from @Kathy Kifer: @Michael Plaks - I just came across your response to this question.

This is well said 

Purchase price: $575,000 Cash invested: $218,750 Sale price: $775,000 This was a tough one.

This would be either through hard money, partnerships, or some other creative finance.

There is a lot of helpful information online, especially on BP, but nothing beats connecting with people in your market. 

I'm 30 with a family of four, just bought my first primary home this year.