@Emily Simmons you mentioned you're a beginning investor, which begs the question: why take on all the risk and difficulty of advanced strategies like flipping or wholesaling, when there are easier, less risky (and just as lucrative) strategies that are more beginner-friendly?

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Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Overall it was a very informative session and I learned and took a lot of notes that will definitely help me in pursuing my real estate career as a beginner.

I highly suggest you to read, "The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing."

I’m wanting to diversify a little and start investing in real estate. My goal now is cash flow. I did start an LLC, to somewhat protect my current assets which are nearing one million dollars. I have another LLC for m...

What is the best way for a beginner? 

Single closing for a Sub-dividable property in the Outer Banks, NC ......I am a beginner investor and I have an off market single family home under contract in a vacation resort area which has a long term tenant that would like to continue renting. 

I highly recommend using the awesome tools provided here on BP to learn the basics of analysis and underwriting.A few tips to get started and your continued learning:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.Read Beginner’s Guide.Check out BP Podcasts.Find upcoming real estate events and meetups near you.If you'd like to tag someone in the conversation, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person that appears below the comments box.

Listen to the Real Estate Rookie podcast, read this beginner's guide and some of the books targeted at beginners, attend webinars and the like.