I know this is the right thing to do, and as I read in Rich Dad Poor Dad, I am going to acquire assets and not liabilities.  

@Edgar Arias Here's a great list of books. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14...If your were only to get two books, i'd recommend "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" for inspiration and "The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down!"

@Rich Ng Yes, I've listened to several podcasts during my commute and learned a lot in a very short amount of time.

I became inspired to invest in real estate thanks to my father who handed me "Rich Dad Poor Dad" when I was a teenager, and who has income properties in Queens and Brooklyn.

I use a line to buy and rehab then refinance to a traditional mortgage once the property is leased.

@Rich C. 

It'd be hard enough to close it  in a traditional way.

@Michelle D.I like this one by @Rich Ng*unfortunately, due to rising cost, your new monthly rent starting in January will be +$150 a month.* ......say your sorry but that is the new rate.

I used a traditional 20% down hard money loan for my first 2 deals and used my own cash for the rehab.  

I am by no means rich, perhaps I never will be.