I have another business I have decided to sell simply from being burned out.

I have also learned that the more you pay the more rules & restrictions and the more the neighbors mind your business for you, which is usually unwanted.

Actually, I think they left after they burned up the back door and surrounding area. 

You might be eager to jump in and start investing, but unless you have money to burn you want to really understand what you're getting into.

I don't have the cash or loan ability to cover the unwanted houses or someone backing out.

I have been negligent in my area on this topic, we had this pretty well exposed around here and some new shysters are popping up, might be time to go back out on a slash and burn mission again.

When you hear about Detroit Real Estate most people get scared and picture burned down buildings, blight, etc.

But flippers crash and burn when the market tanks.

I feel that relying on appreciation is too speculative and you can definitely get burned that way.

I have read a couple of books, attended Rich Dad Poor Dad seminar (the first mistake I made),  I have a burning desire to start to invest in real estate, but have no clue on what to do first.